Elijah tightly holds the bow string as he tries to concentrate and focus his attention towards the mark. Once he's sure of his goal's distance, he finally lets go of his grip on the string, and the arrow started travelling straight towards the target.
He did not take his eyes off from the target. His arrow landed on the inner yellow ring, which means that he got a perfect score of 10.
He lets out a triumphant smile while looking at his Coach who is clapping non-stop.
With his performance, he has a good chance of competing for the upcoming Olympics, and he can represent his country in the Archery competition.
"Wow, I think you're in good shape, Elijah. You're more than ready for the upcoming Olympics. But don't be too confident, my boy. You still need to give your 101% best in our practice and training, is that clear?" Coach Liam Anderson relayed.
Liam Anderson has been his Archery coach since he was ten years old. He was also a former Olympia
"I won't go back to that jerk again, over my dead body. Anyway, I'm getting a bit hungry. Let's grab some snack, and don't worry it's my treat." Elisse suddenly changes the topic. I don't have a choice. You don't take no for an answer." responded Timothy, while grinning from ear to ear."Damn right." Elisse nodded in return.Timothy and Elisse stood up, and they are now making their way towards the Palmridge School Cafeteria. ==========================Palmridge County. Elisse, and the twins Timothy and Tiara are now back to their hometown from the Metropolis City as soon at the winter vacation from Palmridge High. Timothy and Elisse are currently walking home, while carrying one bag of groceries each. They just finished doing groceries because Elisse promised her best friend that she will cook his favorite dish which is chicken stew because he helped her do general cleaning in her house."Thanks for cooking my favorite dish, Elisse I'm so excited to eat your special recipe again.
"You're the best, Mom!" Elijah happily said.Afterwards, he decided to check all the rooms so that he can choose and start organizing his things.=================================After dinner, Elijah decided to take a walk outside to get some fresh air, clear his head and get familiarize with the whole neighborhood.His mother decided to continue sorting things out around the house because she still got lots of things to do.He also decided to help his mother by grabbing all of their dirty clothes to wash and dry at the laundry shop nearby.Elijah's pretty thrilled and excited to be able to have a break from his archery training after a long time. It's also a good thing and perfect timing that his mother is attending a highschool reunion, and it gave them both a chance to go back to their hone country, and bond together.After a few minutes of walking, Van finally saw a sign which says "Bubble & Suds Laundry Shop." It's a good thing that there's an available laundry shop in this sma
"Are you feeling okay, dear? Is there something wrong?" Auntie Bea did a follow-up question, while looking a bit worried for Elisse. "Huh? I feel absolutely fine! So, what do you think of the "new and improved Elisse?" The smilingly inquired, as she twirls around."I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't see any improvement." Tiara said, while shaking her head."Why, what's wrong with my make up and dress?" Elisse said, while looking at herself in a confused manner.Meanwhile, Timothy is unable to say anything as as she stares at Elisse in silence. He wasn't expecting her to make big changes like this.But he can't deny the fact that she looks prettier and cuter while wearing a light pink blouse with white shorts. Elisse styled her hair with a pink headband. She also completed her look by putting a bit of pink color on her cheeks, and wore a very light tint on her lips. Overall, she looks amazing...Timothy's train of thoughts stops in a halt when he heard Elisse's voice again.
Elijah's father has a serious, quiet and strict personality. He is an Economics professor at a famous University. And because of his father's exemplary and impressive academic, work and family background, he has been showing interest on entering the politics.If he happens to win a gold medal at the Olympics in the future, it will be one of the great leverages that his father can take advantage of the become popular with the masses, and many people will vote for him.He was hurt by his father's real intention at first, but he already got used to it. The most important thing is his mother is always by his side to support him.Elijah snaps out from his reverie when he heard his mother's voice again."---I had so much fun being a teenager, son. I made many wonderful and happy memories. Well, there are also some sad situations that I had to deal with, my I still learned something from it. Son, I want you to enjoy your life so that you'll regret nothing later. I'm a little worried about y
"I actually think that Elijah is a nice guy. But isn't it too early to say that you like him?" Timothy said what was on his mind."Does it take a long time to like or fall in love with someone? I am not going to waste my time waiting for him to make a move. I am going to do something." Elisse stated, while looking determined."But what if he's in love with someone else? What if he already has a girlfriend? And what if he only sees you as a friend?" Tim started bombarding her with questions."Whatever happens, at least I knew to myself that I did everything I can. And I won't have any regrets later on..." Elisse relayed, in a confident manner.Timothy just nodded in return, without saying anything. But deep inside, he is hurting and jealous at the same time...==============================Marian looked around the basketball court of Palmridge High School, while feeling a sense of nostalgia, washing over her.Several decades have passed since the Basketball Championship Game happened
Elisse is currently at the Arrival Area inside the airport. She is holding a cardboard which has something written on it, which says:"Welcome back home, twinnie!"She is now waiting for her twin brother, Elliott, who's coming back home from Switzerland for a holiday vacation.Elisse secretly watches her father who is standing beside her. Even though she can't see any emotions on his face, she knows that he is excited to see Elliott again.She lets out a big smile when she finally saw a familiar face walking out from the door, while looking around..."Elliott!" Elisse calls for her twin brother.Her brother looks at their direction, while grinning from ear to ear. He hurriedly pushes his luggage cart towards their direction."Dad! Ellie!"The three of them gave each other big, bear hugs, after a long time of not being together."We're so glad you're back, Elliott. Your sister and I missed you a lot." Edward smilingly told his son."I can say the same thing, Dad. And what's with the fr
Elijah's eyes followed Elisse as she quickly runs away from them. Why did she suddenly run? Did they do something wrong?He snaps out from his reverie when he suddenly heard Elliott laughing out loud as if there's no tomorrow. He wondered on what's so funny that he started laughing."Just a friendly advice, my friend. Be careful from now on. Looks like you're the next victim." Elliott mysteriously announces."Huh? What do you mean by that?" Elijah asked in confusion."Oh, just wait and see." Elliott said in return, while chuckling.Elijah can't really understand what's going on, but he decided to go with the flow. Anyway, Elliott and Elisse looks harmless..."Anyway, let's just wait for my sister, then, we'll eat." Elliott informs him.Elijah secretly gets himself ready on what's going to happen next...=============================Elijah, Elliott and Elisse are now eating lunch together.The boys are happily chatting while eating, while Elisse is trying to be lady-like infront of El
The night of the Palmridge High Reunion Party has finally arrived.Elijah and his mother decided to rent a car, and now, they are driving their way to the party venue."Are you excited to see your friends again, Mom?" Elijah smilingly asks his mother."I'm excited and a little nervous, son. I mean, I'm excited to see and talk to my high school friends again, but I'm also nervous because we have high expectations of each other, after decades of not seeing each other. You know, everyone's expecting you to be successful..." Marian relayed her opinion to her son."Don't worry, everything's going to be okay." Elijah tries to reassure his mother."Thanks, son." Marian gratefully smiles at her son.================================Meanwhile.Elisse has been craning her leg as she looks around the party venue. She's been looking for Elijah, but he's nowhere to be found.Uncle Theo and Auntie Bea, the organizers of the reunion party told her that one of their classmates is attending the party,
Danielle gave Brent one last look, then afterwards, she started buying her own food since she is in a hurry.==============================Nighttime came. Danielle is currently at her apartment. She's lying in her bed, and she's been staring at her bedroom's ceiling for almost half an hour now. Her mind can still remember the scene that happened at Palmridge University Cafeteria during lunchtime. She can vividly remember on how Dale and the two girls mockingly teases the poor student, who just wants to peacefully eat his lunch so that he can go ahead to his next class.But before the bullies could let him quietly eat his lunch, they demanded him to finish their Humanities project on their behalf. And the poor student agrees in the end just to protect himself.What's more disappointing to her is Brent Montreal didn't say nor do anything to help his fellow. He just sat there just watching everything.She never thought that Brent is such a bully, and he looks like he didn't care at all
The next day.Danielle and the rest of the gang are currently lining up to buy food at the University's Cafeteria. While waiting for her turn, she roamed her eyes around the place. The place is jam-packed with students. She's already starving, and she feels like she can eat a whole cow.She saw Brent who was hanging out with his own group. Dale was there, and there were two girls chatting with them. The girls are both equally beautiful, even with heavy make up. Both of the girls are wearing sexy clothes, and many male students are looking at their direction. But the girls didn't seem to care being the center of attention...Dianne feels her stomach growl again, as she's really hungry. She only ate a light breakfast early in the morning, then afterwards, she didn't eat anything because she was busy attending her classes.The other problem is, she only has 25 minutes left to eat before her afternoon classes begins. She groans inwardly when she realizes her current situation.Her attentio
Danielle saw Clark and Samantha behind them."Sure. Come and join the fun." she invited them."Oh my gosh, please allow me to tell you that I subscribed to your video channel, and I followed you in all of your social media accounts. I felt a bit sad when you suddenly deactivated all of your accounts." Abigail said it all in one breath, while looking excited. "Just like what you heard earlier, I was once active on social media for I stopped and I've decided to focus on my studies." Samantha casually pronounced. There was an awkward silence after Samantha spoke. Danielle noticed that Paul, Abby and Clark were just staring at Samantha, and they obviously looks intimidated by her. Daniel noticed that Samantha really didn't want to open up to them yet, and she understands it. Anyway, this is just the first day of school, and she's not expecting to know all about them in just one day. They will be studying for four more years and will be in the same school together, so there's no need to
Danielle quickly sprints away, as if she is in a marathon. At the same time, Brent couldn't help himself but to smile as he watches Danielle running away, until she was finally out of his sight. "Hey, what's with that smile?" Dale curiously asks him. "Oh, nothing. Let's go back to practice or else our Coach might scold us." Brent replied, as his smile never leaves his face. While they were running around in the field kicking some balls, Brent's mind is still flying elsewhere. He can't help himself but to think about Danielle. She looks like a very cool, friendly and interesting girl...And part of his mind says that he wants to see her often, and get to know her better."What are you dilly-dallying for, Brent? Let's go and let's kick some balls!" their Coach yells at him."Yes, coach!" Brent answered, as he finally focuses all of his attention to their practice...=========================The Freshmen Orientation has officially begun. The batch 2023 of the Department of Performing
Danielle Rance breathes in a gulpful of morning crisp air as she's making her way inside the campus grounds of Palmridge University. This is her first day at being a College student and she was so excited that she couldn't sleep last night. But that's okay. She's full of energy today, and every fibre of her body feels fully awake...She roamed her eyes around while she is walking. She is making her way at a straight, wide road. She admires the beautiful trees which are all lined up at the side of the road. She also saw wooden benches where few of the students are sitting, while doing their own thing. She can see some group of students who are having their usual chat, and she saw some campus couple who are openly flirting at each other in broad daylight. And some students are fooling around, just having clean fun...Aside from that, there were some varsity players who are doing their morning exercises.Danielle feels like she's dreaming, and she can't believe that she's finally a stude
"And I'm taking note on that as well." Kael murmured, in an amused manner. "This might be a stupid question, sweetheart, but please, I want you to answer this... Did you ever wished that I should go on for a cosmetic surgery to remove this birthmark on my face?" Ellysse uddenly asked. "That thought never occured to me at all, Ellysse. You are perfect as you are, and I fell inlove with you just the way you are. I would never change anything about you." Kael instantly answered. "Wow, that's so sweet. I think I'm falling more inlove with you." Ellysse teasingly responded. "And why did you suddenly asked that question? Are you planning to do it?" Kael curiously asks again. "It did enter my mind, because I want you to have a gorgeous-looking wife that you could show off to your friends. And I don't want them to look down on you." Ellysse shared her thoughts. "If you want to make some changes to yourself, do it because you want to, and don't do it for the sake of other people. I want a
"I promise to love Kael, Mom. I can't say forever since we don't know what will happen in the future. But I can assure you that I will never ever hurt him." Ellysse seriously enunciated. "And that's all I need to know." Autumn smilingly said, while looking relieved. They both went back on eating their lunch, but Autumn suddenly thought of something... "Oh, I'm just a bit curious, but--- are you and Kael already talking about getting married right after you graduate from Palmridge University?" Ellysse almost choked on her pasta when she heard her question. She immediately drank water first before answering the question. "We haven't talked about it. We were just living at the present time, and we haven't talked about our future right after College." she confessed. "I'm sorry if I asked you that question, Ellysse. But there's no need to rush. My husband and I waited for eight years before we decided to get married. You're both still young so you still have a long and bright future
She can feel their warmth, and they welcomed her with open arms... She feels so loved. "Thank you so much... I'm sure I will like all of them." Ellysse said, as she's trying her best not to cry. "Alright, let's all sit down and start with a prayer first." Kael's father suggested. Kael and Ellysse sat next to each other, and started praying first... ================================= The four of them are now having a hearty meal while they are happily chatting. "So, tell me. How did you meet each other?" Mrs. Oakes started asking questions. "We actually met at Palmridge University. We are in the same class. I was trying to avoid having a deeper relationship with other people because of my skin condition, but Kael always makes sure to talk to me everyday until I'm starting to warm up little by little." Ellysse recounted her first meeting with Kael. "And when did you officially become a couple?" Mrs. Oakes did a follow-up question. "Oh, it wasn't that long, but we were able to kno
"I can't believe this is happening to me! I've never been in a relationship before, and you're my first girlfriend. I really don't know how to be a great boyfriend but we'll make this work, right?" Kael nervously asks her. "You're also my first romance, Kael. But we'll do this one step at a time. I'm not really dreaming of a perfect relationship but whatever happens, we'll be together through thick and thin." Ellysse tries to reassure her boyfriend. "Yes, we will. So, can we seal our deal with a kiss?" Kael said, while smiling sheepishly. "I thought you'd never ask." Ellysse whispered. Their lips met again for another sweet round of kiss... ================================ Every students at Pamridge University are looking at Kael and Ellysse while they are walking together, while holding hands. They are aware that the their fellow students are talking about them, but they don't give a damn. As long as their not hurting anyone, they are free to love each other. Ellysse is also