As he watched them interacting from afar,a wave of irritation engulf him. His eyes darkened slightly, and his grip tightened around the bandage hand.
When Adam glanced bak , hoping to catch the glimpse of Theodore, he saw no one.Unknown to him,Someone was watching silently with tears streaming down his face.
As Adam and Sam reached to Physics teacher's office,they were greeted with a stern look. The teacher told them to enter and warned ,"just because you got full marks this time doesn't mean you'll always be on top. Remember, someone from your class scored 24.5 marks and is second and he used to be on fifth place." Turning his attention to Sam, the teacher's tone grew more serious, "And as for you, Sam, 16 out of 25 is not enough. If you continue like this, you can forget about your dream college."
The physics teacher continued, his voice firm and disapproving."There are rules for everything, and the school provide half an hour for you Canteen time,Yet you think even that is not enough for you that you can't even come to class on time?This is not what I've expected from either of you."
He then reached out to his drawer , pulling out stack of papers."Take these,"he said , handling the paper to Adam and Sam ."these are additional problem along with the one which i given to your class students. I want you both to subbmit the solution of it by tomorror.This is your chance to prove that you can be disciplined and responsible.
Sam and Adam exchange a quick glance realizing that they would have to meet their teacher expectation.They noddedin agreement, understanding and left the office.
Sam let out a deep sigh of relief."Thank God we only had to listen for 15 minutes.Any longer and I don't think I can survive in that room.
Adam chuckled,"I know right?To get rid of those taunts. I need some icecream and fast.
Sam amused by Adam's love for his Ice cream."Of course,you do.Sometimes I think there is nothing in this world is greater than ice cream in your heart,Adam.
Adam just laughed, knowing Sam wasn't too far from truth.
But in future, Adam's beloved ice cream might have to settle for second place if someone's jealousy doesn't get in very first place.
After enjoyingtheir ice cream,Sam and Adam parted ways.Whwn Adam arrived home, the butler greeted him with news that left him feeling unwell.His Mother wouldn't be comming home for a week, as she needed to travel another city for hospital work.To make the matters worst,Atlas had also left for country B for project.This meant that for a week Adam would be alone at home with only his Father and Grandfather.
Hearing this, Adam's mind raced. The idea of spending an entire week under the same roof with his grandfather, without the buffer of his mother or brother, made him nervous.
Even though their relationship was improving but still it was fragile.
What Adam didn't realize was that the entire situation had been orchestrated by his mother.Sha had created this opportinuityfor Adam to reconnect with his grand father. His mother had seen the growing distance between Adan and his Grandfather, and she understood that the old wounds needed to heal for their family to move on.
Behind the scene, his grandfather and father had devised a plan.They wanted to give Adam the space and encouragement to talk freely to his grandfather just as he used to when he was younger.The grandfather, still burdened with guilt over the harsh words he had spoken in the past—words that had shattered his grandson's heart—hoped that this time together would help rebuild the bond they once shared.
Adam went up to his room, trying to shake off the day's worries .He took a long shower, letting the warm water claim his nerves.As he stood there, he thought about how thingsused to be before the distance, before the hurt.A part of him wanted to believe that maybe, just maybe, they could get back to that place.
After his shower, feeling little better, he dressed up and headed downstair to have lunch.He wasn't sure how today evening would go, but he knew he had to try.
After he had his meal, Adam decided he needed a moment to collect himself.He slipped into the kitchen, where he knew his comfort awaited ... a tub of his favourit ice cream. He scooped out a generous amount of portion and took a seat in the swing which was in the garden, and the cool sweetness helped him to clam his mind.
After having his Ice cream he decide to go to his room to see if Theodore had replied or not.