He had promised Jerry ten thousand dollars, but only on the condition that Jerry received an OP1. And then came the lecture, “Life offers you many paths to choose from. You have to choose the one that is right, the one where you never have to bend down, one where you never fall. Never take any step that will bring shame to your family name or prestige.”
From that very moment he knew the pressure would never stop. He had to live up to his Dad’s ideals. Jerry’s family were of a very …show more content…
He put all his effort into studying and focused on the goals of getting an OP1. He know that this was the last chance to get back from the bottom on the ocean. Jerry wanted to play games with friends but he couldn’t, he always found an excuse and ditched his friends. All of his time was consumed. His room was a library full of knowledge. The voice as noisy as an engine with a faulty exhaust pipe, Jerry still can heard it but the sound just won’t cut it off the concentration.
Day after day, month after month. Jerry prepared for a long time. His target was to get OP1. The test just in front of Jerry’s eyes, Jerry thought, after this test I will be free but he can’t just do it without a brain. “I prepared this for the long time. Is my time to shine” he done the questions carefully and make sure it is right. The test was very hard, Jerry was nervous doing it, his hand was shaking. He checked the test answer again and again…
Jerry felt as free as a flying bird. He counted the time one by one, waited for the results, but he still couldn’t put the stress down it was just like a hammer blow in his head, always end up with a “FAIL”. Jerry couldn’t sleep because the test will published out the next day, he could felt his excitement bubbling up inside of me, and his champagne cork was ready to