Bonus Chapter 2

Throughout our first lesson to the first break, I have been restless. The principal hasn't said anything about the winner yet and it is almost the end of school.

As we settle into our third lesson, the classroom buzzing with the usual mix of concentration and restlessness, the unexpected sound of the principal's voice cuts through the air like a thunderclap. With a mix of surprise and curiosity, we turn our attention to the front of the room where the principal stands, his expression unreadable. As he begins to speak, his words hang in the air, each syllable heavy with anticipation.

The moment of truth is here, my friends and I link our arms together and cross fingers.

"In recognition of exceptional talent and dedication, you all who participated in the exams did exceptionally great per the remarks of the Dean. But unfortunately only one person who worthy and chosen for the scholarship"he says and I gulp and he opens the file.

"it is my pleasure to announce that Annika has been awarde