I had been staring at the notebook for so long that the words and images were mixed up. I tried to concentrate, but my thoughts wandered. Adele cleared her throat, and I saw her from my pheriphal vision, so I cleared my throat and went back to reading. It's been three days that Mom has passed away. The exam is no longer important to me anymore.I don't want to think about anything other than the agony, pain, and loss. But, because my bestfriend didn't take the exam because they were with me at the time, they chose to disappoint their parents to be with me, and be my strength that time. They wouldn't take the exam if I didn't take it which is why I'm here with them. We heard heavy footsteps and I raised my head to see Dwyane carrying a tray of food. We are alm here at the campus study lou

