Rise in Rome

Early in the morning of January 1st 2020, a man wakes up from his sleep and gets ready.

First setting up his bed, his bedroom could be seen as plain and no personality whatsoever but to the man he doesn't really care. Plain and simple just how the man likes it, he then stretches to wake up his sleepy body. Prepping it for the day by doing a quick exercise consisting of a push up, sit up crunches and ending with a plank.

Then taking a quick shower with the water being neither hot or cold, but luke warm just like how he likes it. Finishing showering he faces his bathroom mirror. The person looking back was a caucasian man with short black hair, a small simple nose, and small lips. You could say he looked above average, with his small but toned body. The result of consistent daily workouts, and he was tall somewhere around 6'3 weighing around 185lbs. Fixing his hair and doing his skin care routine the man looked proper.

Leaving the bathroom he walks to his closet and opens it up, it again is plain and simple with three pairs of black pants. Three pairs of white buttoned up long sleeves, three pairs of black tie, and two baskets one full of white and black socks and another full of folded boxers. On the corner are his gym attire, a backpack, two pairs of black shoes and a running shoe.

'Only the essentials' the man thought he doesn't see the point in vacations as the man never takes any and when he does he spends it either by reading, getting ahead by working on later projects for his teaching job or by going to the gym and his self defense class.

He quietly puts on his clothes and leaves his bedroom to his living room. He lived in a studio apartment with the usual loud neighbors and even loud neighborhood dogs. His living room is yet again plain and simple with two black couches white rug and a flat screen tv plastered on his wall.

Grabbing an apple from the kitchen the man puts on his shoe and grabs his book bag before going out the front door

Stopping in front of it he mutters to himself. "I'm off" even though no one is expecting him when he gets home. He walked out locking the door behind him.

"Oh good morning Edwin" the man's front door neighbors door opens. The person was an old lady in her 70's, she's what you'd call a cat person obvious from the rankedy smell of cat litter and her oversized shirt with a cat face.

"Good morning to you too Mrs. Doubtfire, what are you doing up early this morning" Edwin replies with a forced smile 'Annoying hag i already know what your doing"

"Oh just about to go for my morning strolls" The old lady replied returning Edwins smile.

"Oh that's good then, but don't work yourself out you hear" Edwin replied with an even bigger smile with no sincerity in it whatsoever. 'Nosy cat lady'. That is because Mrs. Doubtfire is convinced that Edwin is a serial killer. With his plain attire and plain life he looked normal almost abnormal to Mrs. Doubtfire.

Now Edwin was always like this, since Edwin was born people had always judged him because of his looks, attitude and personality. Even though Edwin seemed really friendly he never struck up a conversation with anyone in his early childhood years. Often being left out and the target of bullying because of his small stature back then kids found him to be easy prey and would bully him relentlessly. Which caused him to be insecure and not trusting of anyone

His parents who were supposed to support Edwin also criticized and judged him. Making Edwin even more insecure eventually hatting those around him even complete strangers.

It was at this point that Edwin had enough he began to save up money and worked during school and summer break to join a self defense class as well as self help books.

It was then that the passion for learning had enticed Edwin. He wanted to learn more and improve himself some more causing him to delve deep into self help books and self defense. Allowing him to be more confident in himself but also teaching him how to be manipulative and cunning. Causing him to be even more different now being able to stand up to bullies and his parents.

He moved out at the age of 18 graduating high school and landing a Scholarship at a prestigious University. From there life was smooth sailing, Edwin found passion in teaching and history often reading and cruising through history books. He eventually was intrigued by ancient roman history and its culture. Choosing that as his topic on teaching he went on to graduate with a bachelors and a masters in ancient roman history as well as a phd in Physcology. By now his parents were out of the picture, with only bad memories brought out when he thinks of them he barely keeps in contact with them occasionally calling to greet them happy birthday but that's it. Although Edwin does wish to reconcile with his parents and finally have a family but not today.

He then got a job in the very same university he went to and today is his first day of teaching.

"Well I'm off now Mrs. Doubtfire first day of work" Edwin said while walking down the hallway.

"Good luck Edwin" the old lady shouted.

'Yeah thanks' Edwin thought.

Exiting the apartments Edwin reached his Vehicle a 2018 Chevrolet impala. Getting on he pulled out of the parking lot and headed to the university. On the way he picked up a coffee from Tim Hortons and a farmers wrap then continued on to the university.

Arriving there and parking it was already busy with students flocking in to get to their classes. He walked out almost looking like a student with his looks and all he is only 26 so he does blend in with the exception of his suit and book bag.

Making his way to his class and setting up the student then began to arrive one by one until the class was full.

"Good morning everyone, My name is Edwin Abegnale, I am your new history Professor" Edwin Began.

"Now who can tell me what today's subject is?"

Many students raised their hands and just as Edwin was about to pick a person someone shouted "You're the teacher why don't you tell us, I mean you are a teacher right?" Which prompted a couple laughs from the class.

Edwin smiled "Ahh I'm sorry, who are you again?" Great another one of those people who like to make jokes. Well jokes on you buddy.

The student being surprised by Edwin's question took a moment before speaking. "Joshua"

"Well Joshua as far as I can tell you're an idiot who clearly needs their ears cleaned" Edwin replied with a straight face. How to make yourself not look like an idiot Self help book is coming in handy.

"Excuse me" the student asked even more surprised.

"I mean who's the teacher here? you who doesn't even know that your shirt is inside out? Or me"

Joshua looks down and sees that his shirt is indeed backwards.

"Last time I checked the teacher's name Is Abagnale, Not "idiot who wore their shirt backwards, I doubt you can even teach Kindergarten with what you're doing" Edwin continued "Im the teacher and I ask the questions, it's fine for all of you to ask questions but keep the stupid ones to yourself"

Edwin ended it with "I wouldn't want your stupidity to rub off on me or the rest of my class now do I?"

By now Joshua's face had reddened of pure embarrassment then anger towards Edwin.

"You son of a bitch" Joshua walked up towards the front with his fist balled.

Edwin snickered inwardly. "What are you gonna do Joshua?"

"Hit me?" Edwin asked. "Do that and I'll make sure you are out of this class and campus by days end".

Joshua stopped and stared at Edwin then looked around the room before calming down.

"Good now sit down or get out"

The class ended abruptly and the rest of the day passed by quickly with no other incidents.

At the end of the day Edwin cleaned up his desk and walked to his car on the way he noticed a coffee shop across the street and decided to get some before leaving. He then walked to the intersection and waited for the stop light. While waiting for the light to go Edwin noticed a car speeding. 'Idiot you're not gonna beat the light and oh what do you know there is a cop car right on the other side'.

Just as the Speeding car was about to pass and try to beat the light Edwin was shoved onto the road. Quickly turning around Edwin saw Joshua the student who he had humiliated earlier this had a look of Regret over his face. " You son of a B-"

CRASH

The car collided with Edwin sending him flying into the air losing consciousness as he hit the asphalt.