40 EVENTFOOL III

It was time to finally have the talk with mum, I really want to go. If I didn't apply this week it would be almost impossible to join the program. I need to make a presentation or something about why going on this survival show will be the best decision for me; said, Samuel.

[ Will that really make any difference, well it's fun to watch you try; Vik said.]

You should be helping me, that's what you are here for; Samuel said.

[ Yep, I am helping you mentally. Don't you know that.]

You are in no way helping me; Samuel said.

[ I AM; Vik said sharply as she no longer wanted to talk about it.]

Whatever.

…..

Hey, why don't you let him go, you know that he really wants this; Samuel's dad said.

He is not going and that is final, do you want him getting hurt again?

We both know that he wasn't doing well in school and then he got into an accident. Thank God, he is finally doing better and well now.

I am not letting him from my sight. I don't know what's going to happen to him if he goes to a survival show, you don't know what kids will do to get first place and he will also be open to cyberbullying….hah… Samuel's mum said in one breath.

Calm down, honey! We both know that Samuel is all grown up now and can take care of himself.

It's going to be okay and it is also a good opportunity for him to go out and face the world and compete with people his age. Let him go dear; Samuel's dad said with a serious expression let me tell you something, Samuel's dad barely showed such expressions.

Ha….alright, I will think about it; Mum said.

....

It was another day

Another chance to try and convince my mum. It was really stressful to keep doing this, but what other option did I have? I needed parental consent and also wanted mum to understand that I really wanted to do this; this was sams thought as he got ready for school.

He then headed downstairs to have breakfast.

***

Good Morning Samuel.

Good morning mum; Samuel said as he headed to the dining table.

You can go; mum said as she was facing towards the window doing the dishes

What! I said not really getting want she meant but hoping that it was what I think it was.

I said you can go! Do you want me to change my mind?

No No, Don't! I heard you, mum. Thank you so much, mum.

Make sure you don't do anything troublesome and take very good care of yourself.

Alright, mum, I understand mum; I said as I grabbed my bag and ran out of the door before she could change her mind.

I was happy, I didn't know what changed mum's mind but I was as excited and happy about the competition.

[ Well, that was no fun at all… Vik said.]

.….

Samuel was out running, trying to complete his tasks for that day.

It was less than a week before the survival show begin. He was ready to go and win it all. He would be missing some school but that was very much okay with him.

All his bags were packed and his mum agreed that he could go. Now all he just needed to do was to wait for the 2nd of May.

[Alright, time to finish your task for today.]

I know; Samuel said as he continued running.

Hello

Umm yes hello, do I know you; Samuel asked the random guy who was talking to him.

Oh sorry! I forgot to introduce myself

Weirdo; Samuel concluded.

My name is Yav. Yes Y..A..V… A nice name don't you think?

And?

Oh yes, I always see you in the park practicing like crazy and I found you interesting. Do you want to be my friend?

This guy was really weird; Samuel thought. Well…I don't know you.

Then get to know me. I am an interesting person myself. So are you going to be my friend?

His wholehearted expression was shining, this just felt too wholesome for Samuel. He felt that he couldn't say no and if he said no this guy will not give up.

Alright, I will think about it; Samuel said.

Okay, tell me when we meet next time in the park. Alright bye; Yav said as he went away.

Right bye. This was an unexpected situation for Samuel and so he was a bit surprised.

Hah…Now I have to avoid the park. Hah…

[Hahaha. That was very much entertaining; Vik said.]