chapter 23

During the examination time, as Adam waited for the invigilators to arrive , he madw a casual talk with the person sitting beside him. They discussed the usual things like hows their preparation was going , which subject they found hard to study and they planned to do after the exams.It was light conversation, helping to ease the tension of the exam hall.

As they continued talking, the topic shifted to social media, and both of them casually shared their accounts. Adam didn't think much of it at the time. It was just one of those quick exchanges you have when making new acquaintances. His bench mate, whose name was Evan, seemed friendly enough, and Adam enjoyed the brief distraction from his nerves.

After Adam finished his exams and couldn't find Theodore anywhere, he and Sam headed home. Once Adam was back, he plopped down on the sofa, feeling a mix of relief and happiness at finally being done with the three-hour exams and completing his high school life. He was excited and a bit restless, so he decided to check in with Theodore.

Adam sent a message to Theodore asking where he was, but he didn't get an immediate reply. While waiting, Adam took a shower and grabbed some food. Despite the delay, he felt a sense of accomplishment and was eager to share his day with Theodore.

His mother called to check in on him, asking how the exam went. Adam assured her it went well and told her he was craving her special chicken curry. She promised to pick up everything needed for the meal and prepare a big feast when she got home.

After finishing the call, Adam decided to unwind by playing Mobile Legends. As he was playing, he noticed that his teammate was online, and they ended up teaming up in the game. They caught up, and Adam mentioned that he hadn't been able to play for the past month due to his exams. He assured his teammate that now that the exams were over, he would be online more often.

Adam quickly joined the lobby and was happy to see his team mate ,"Fluffy"there.

Together, they chatted briefly before the rest of their teammates joined the game. Each player had their assigned role: Adam as the gold lane marksman, Fluffy as the jungler, and the rest of the team filling out their usual positions. They had played countless games together, and their synergy was clear as they worked effortlessly as a team.

In the first match, they played for 22 minutes and secured a solid win. The second round was much closer, but they managed to scrape by with a victory. The third round saw them winning again, making Adam's day even better.

After the third game, Fluffy mentioned he had something to take care of and would go offline. Adam, still riding the high of their victories, decided to log off as well, feeling satisfied.

Reflecting on the day, Adam was genuinely happy—his exams were over, he spent quality time gaming with his friends, and everything felt just right.

After playing games, Adam received a message from Theodore asking how his exam went and other small talk. Feeling excited, Adam created a group with Sam, Mike, Harry, and William to plan a birthday treat and asked them for suggestions on where to celebrate it.

Mike suggested, "Why don't we go to karaoke? It'll be relaxing, and maybe we can have some fun there for Adam's birthday."

The group seemed intrigued by the idea, and Sam added, "Yeah, karaoke sounds like a great way to unwind after exams. Plus, we can embarrass Adam with some surprise songs!"

Everyone laughed, and Adam, feeling a bit shy, agreed with a smile, "That sounds fun! I haven't done karaoke in a long time."

The group continued to brainstorm other ideas, but karaoke seemed to be the favorite so far.

"Then let's fix this for tomorrow! No last-minute cancellations, okay?" Adam said, making sure everyone was on board.

One by one, the group sent thumbs-up emojis in agreement, signaling their excitement. Sam added, "Don't worry, we'll be there, and I'll make sure to bring the best song list!"

Mike chimed in, "I'm already practicing my performance!" while Harry and William followed up with more thumbs-up emojis.

With the plan set, Adam felt a mix of excitement and nervousness for the next day's celebration. It was going to be a fun day!