Chapter 20

Monday morning for Lucy was the same as always. Dressed at 6:30am, in school at exactly 7:00am. She didn't eat breakfast but settled for a small cup of black coffee without sugar. On her way to school she brought out her to-do list and wrote out her schedule for the entire day complete with time and all. Even though she still had a slight feeling of doubt, she thought there was nothing to worry about with Jude. On getting to school, she dropped her bag and went to prepare her speech.
At Aurora, the school actively built students to be future leaders. They engaged them regularly in activities meant to foster leadership qualities and groom them. Very distinguished students were allowed to address the whole school during Assembly period on whatsoever topic they pleased. Today it was Lucy's turn.
As expected, Jude walked in at 7:15am, greeted a few teachers addressed the prefects and took his place as head boy on the podium next to Lucy. At 7:30, the assembly bell was rung and everyone filed in to the hall. After exultation and other routine activities Lucy took her place on the podium and after casting a reflexive glance at Jude who gave her a small smile encouragement, she started speaking with her captivating and passionate voice about purpose and focus in students. She talked about how so many students can't focus because they have no real purpose. "There is no success without passion. Each of us must look inwards and find that thing which truly matters to us. God has given us the gift of memory. We are able to look back and learn from our past. When a lot of us look back, we realise that a lot of the things we did and the choices we made were pointless. This is so because we lack understanding of what is truly important to us. Imagine yourself in your deathbed right now. What would be the last thought on your mind. What would be your regret?
. Answer that question and you will be spared a life time of wrong decisions and regret. We are not children anymore. I encourage you to look examine yourself today and understand what truly matters. Only them can you set goals and achieve them. A great philosopher once said 'The unexamined life is not worth living".

The hall was silent and everyone held on to every word she said. As she concluded everyone including the staff members gave her a standing ovation. You could tell her words struck home because everyone appeared sober and introspective including the teachers. Ironically while the rest of the school was clapping she was only concerned about Jude's approval. Sh discreetly cast a sidelong glance at him and saw him clapping with a beaming smile aimed at her direction.
Only then did she smile. "See Lucy" she told herself. "There's nothing to worry about." The rest of assembly was a blur to Lucy as she was still basking on the glow of Jude's approval.
All seemed to be well at Aurora Academy.... At least until a certain girl came in with her mother for her official interview and orientation......

Poor Lucy, I hate Love triangles. I hope she doesn't become bitter towards Ivie

Definitely following this great story

LUCY vs IVY.........
Lets groan and wince as their battles begin

this Is Just The Begining

Fight go soon start

Good work! Keep it up

Silas24! Where art thou?