Part 1 - The Great Escape Plan
Back in my sixth-grade days, I found myself utterly engrossed in a famous TV series known as "Prison Break." It was a habit of mine to immerse myself so deeply in the characters that I felt like I was living their stories. During that particular season, I couldn't help but imagine myself as Michael Scofield, the brilliant mastermind from the show.
As fate would have it, it was also the time of our school's annual sports meet. Now, you must understand that my best friend (yes, the very same one from the DVD escapade) and I weren't exactly fans of physical sports. While our classmates were busy practicing and competing in various athletic events, we were often found engrossed in discussions about our favorite cartoons and TV series.
However, this season, a new rule emerged. Every student was required to be present on the playground during sports events, barring those who were genuinely unwell. Guess what? My friend and I conveniently fell into the "illness" category. It seemed like a stroke of luck, allowing us to avoid the dreaded sports activities.
But as they say, all good things must come to an end. Our luck ran out when a particular day arrived, demanding our presence on the playground. It was a day we had been dreading - not only did we have to attend the sports event, but we also had to stay behind for practice afterwards. The catch was, neither my friend nor I had the slightest inclination or ability to excel in any sport.
With a heavy heart, we joined the throngs of students making their way to the field, our lack of enthusiasm palpable. However, in our minds, we were already hatching a plan. You see, we had a tiny window of opportunity before the gate between the school and the field closed behind us. We decided not to take our bags with us, thinking we could always slip back into the classroom before anyone noticed.
As we entered the playground, the gate swung shut behind us, sealing our fate. Panic slowly crept in as we realized our bags were on the other side of that gate, unreachable. We were now stuck on the field, and the teachers were keeping a close eye on everyone. Our brilliant escape plan seemed to be crumbling before it even had a chance to start.
With no choice left, we reluctantly joined the activities, pretending to be engrossed in the sports as we covertly glanced at each other, exchanging silent, desperate messages. The day that had started with high hopes of escape now felt like a prison of its own.
Little did we know, this day marked the beginning of a new adventure, one that would see us navigating the challenges of the sports field with the same determination we had reserved for our favorite TV shows. And just as in the tales of "Prison Break," our resourcefulness and clever thinking would play a crucial role in turning the tide of events in our favor.
To be continued...
written by Nadun adm(pasindu dhananjaya)
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