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I remember the year I was in class 2 (senior secondary school). I was just taking myself too high, and my classmates also rated me on the highest side. Likewise, I have been the one topping the class, and with a clear disparity from others. My results have been the best so far during my time, but the worst happened the day I began to carry myself to the highest height.
Before then, my dad had been pampering me just because of the best results I had been bringing home. There was nothing I could mention; that my dad wouldn't do for me. My mom, on the other hand, had promised me heaven as well as my dad in the upcoming exam. I was so sure of myself that I would make it no matter what, even if I did not read my books.
Others began to read just to beat me, but the more they read, the more I kept telling them that I'm still the best and will always be the best. I left my books totally after differentiating my results from the ones behind me. The gap was far too much and even behind imagination. I knew vividly that that gap cannot and can never be covered.
My best friend told me one day to read my books that the exam was fast approaching, but then I ignored her advice. I kept beating my chest to remain the best.
“Don't worry about me; I have read to the fullest before now, and I know I cannot fail no matter what," I told my friend.
Our mathematics teacher had to organize a weekend lesson for us, but being so sure of myself, I decided to stay back at home. According to my friend, he had asked of me, but he was told that I could not make it to the lesson.
That Monday, when I got to the school, the first person to cross my path was my mathematics teacher. He asked me to give him two reasons why I failed to come for the lesson, but I was mute and finally opened up to him.
“I was reading my books at home," I replied.
He was not happy, but then I knew I was going to pass my exams and even more than usual.
Our exam lasted two weeks, and I still believed that everything would be fine no matter the situation. At least I have been reading before now, and I have known all that my teacher has been teaching me. This was what I had in mind.
The weekend came by, and the mathematics teacher again organized weekend classes yet once more, and I was so sure of myself making it. My mathematics teacher had to call my mom and ask what had happened that I was unable to come to the lesson. I was rightly beside my mom when he called, and so I had nothing to defend myself. That day my mom had to ask me a series of questions that I had never been asked in my life.
Without wasting time, he scolded me and ordered me to go to the school for the lesson. I got prepared and went since the school was not too far from my house. When I got to the school, I saw my friends and others, and I sat without saying a word. My mathematics teacher did not say a word to me. I guess he was angry. I was not even attentive in the class. Not only that, but I was just not ready for the class because I was just taking myself too high. Furthermore, I knew everything would be alright no matter what.
The day came, and we started the exam. We started with chemistry, and I did extremely well. I knew that the exam would go in my favour.
The next day we did English language. I was shocked by the nature of the questions I saw. I could not answer the four questions completely, but I was able to answer just two, not even a complete one. The objectives were mind-blowing. I took my gaze to my mates and saw that they were seriously serious about their exams. They were focused, while I was disorganized.
That English question woke my mind and my thoughts. But then it was far too late to cry.
The mathematics day came by, and the same repeated itself. I was unable to solve more than three of the five questions they brought.
When the results came out, everyone saw the top at the last. They were all expecting me to be at the top, but seeing me close to the bottom was something that kept everyone surprised. This was when I had to wake up, and I thought to myself that I must face the reality of my next exam without taking it for granted. My parents dealt with me severely, and all their promises were withdrawn.
The final exam came by, and the laxity I had made was corrected. I cleared the exams, and his time was seen at the top.
