Three weeks slipped away like grains of sand through an hourglass. In that span, Julius turned twelve, a milestone eagerly anticipated and celebrated with fervor among his friends.
Asha had lovingly prepared the birthday cake, adorned with twelve colorful candles that danced with each breath of air. The room echoed with laughter and chatter, a symphony of joy that enveloped Julius in a comforting embrace.
As he leaned forward to blow out the candles, he made a silent vow to embrace the year ahead with courage and determination. And so began his journey into the uncharted territory of adolescence, eager to see what lay ahead.
After those three weeks, the group of four stood on the precipice of a new chapter, a single day remaining before the beginning of this academic year.
