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The Celebration

It was suspense, as Ms Ling was about to read out the groups for the upcoming history project. Tensions were high. But it had to come. The first group was alright, seemingly normal. As the second group's name was announced, at the fifth name, it was the one which everyone wanted to hear, Bryan Chan, everyone, that is, besides the unfortunate people in the second group. It was a sight to behold. Thirty people rose as one in one gigantic standing ovation. People whose names havent been called were crying in joy, hugging each other, completely lost in the mirth of not having Bryan in their group. As the sun shone and life was changed for the lucky survivors. The unfortunate five froze in their world, unable or unwilling to accept the truth and their fate.
This moment will be captured forever, the golden, shining moment, as I rose and clapped and cheered with the others, the golden, shining moment, as I thumped my chest as I'm proud to be a survivor, the golden shining moment, as there won't be a Bryan Chan in my sight, in my group, in my life, for a while. That is more than anyone can ask for. Isn't it?

Written by, Chen Wei Heng