Dropped a Bombshell

As the riveting news of the track – field competition spread like wildfire across the entire town of Maritone, sheer astonishment coursed down people’s face. 

Locals: The entire town was dragged into the greys for a seismic catastrophe that turned this similar contest into a complete havoc last year. Why on earth are they organizing the event this year without prior notification?

The people quivered in untold horror for this sinister event took a toll on everyone’s lives and pulled them to the shadows for decades. They were grieved beyond words as terror was evident in their bloodshot eyes when they witnessed the terrorists wrecking the entire stadium down. People streamed out of there as soon as possible while those dastardly goons were up to their neck throttling the securities. However, the town governor has probably disregarded the ominous warning of hosting the athletics this year which brewed nothing but fright in people’s mind. 

When this startling news dawned on Johnny, there was nothing but vengeance in his mind since his inevitable debacle in the 1^st round of the last match molded him into a source of laughter for all the people.

Johnny: Yes! This is precisely what I required in the pursuit of portraying my immaculate prowess in track and field which will diminish the amount of embarrassment I have caused last year. I guarantee that people will have less of the lips about my fiasco last year. 

James: Don’t get too cocky. This is what led you being edged out last year. Moreover, the formidable incident has not yet trailed away out of people’s minds. It still haunts me to this day and seeing you partake in the same event makes me reminisce the haywire of it. Not to mention that the possibility of you emerging triumphant is quite bleak. 

Johnny: Shut your filthy mouth hole, you scum! Scram, before we get embroiled in a brawl and I rip your skin off exposing everything underneath. 

James: A piece of advice, quit being so hell bent on partaking in it in order to save us the embarrassment. And just for the record, I am intimidated by your useless threats for we all know who is the more ingenious and cunning twin. For God’s sake, relinquish your grips on the athletics equipment before you break them into a million of tiny pieces.  

(James exited the room)

Johnny: (now fuming with untold rage) That vile skunk will pay for its nuisance. I would’ve been way better off being an only child that have that crook interrupting my sublimity.

He tried to brush off everything he said with a shrug of shoulder and gesture of hands since he couldn’t risk any distractions during his training. Edging out all the other contestants was his current rave and purpose. However, his stamina was not at the best condition at that time which resulted in him trying to catch his breath only after 1 round around the field. All of a sudden, he hit a humongous pole and blacked out due to the concussion. When he retrieved his sense back, he was pulled away into the shadows when his parents barred him from attempting this sports ever again.

Mom: Quit being so insolent! Don’t get me crossed by disobeying my orders or else you’ll be up for the high jump.

Johnny: If I crush it at this tournament, it could be my breakthrough stunt and you guys will be eating your words, then.

Dad: You are not impervious to various injuries like these which can lead you to get maimed easily. If partaking in this contest with the hope of attaining triumph in it fuels your desire, then you are going to have to figure out another indulging hobby you can be engrossed into. Do you want me to take the lid off of what your misdemeanor led to last year? 

Johnny: (Experiencing a complete breakdown) Get the heck out of my room, both of you! You people never allow me to try out a pursuit I have ardency in and later chastise me for going irate about it!

(Parents, bumped out, exits the room feeling concerned)

The determination of dazzling the audiences with his performance at the tournament stirred up a force in him which automatically healed him if he ended up in bumps and bruises. His wish to excel at this contest aimed at two goals: to portray his perseverance to his skeptical parents in the pursuit of patching things up between them and re – assuring himself that the criticisms of a bountiful amount of people won’t clip his wings no matter what.

(If only he was acquainted with reality, he would’ve rued his actions beyond measure)

James: You definitely weren’t kidding when you said that you were going to be terrific at the tournament, were you?

Johnny: I am completely amped for it since I have been going above and beyond in the pursuit of seizing the accolade which I deserve.

James: Well, I hate to break it to you but……… this entire athletics is just a rip off.

Johnny: (baffled) What do you mean?

James: The entry fee for this contest costs a fortune which leave all of us suffering from insolvency if it is paid. They knew that even if they berate your passion, you would just deem it as bark and no bite due to your obstinance. They can’t just turn a blind eye to their economic plights after taking us under their wings for such a long time. 

Johnny’s jaw dropped to the floor as his eyes popped out of his skull. Sheer anxiety was visible in his dumbstruck face as he stuttered to even state a single word. His heart was hammering in his throat since he was completely bewildered with the astonishment. 

Johnny: No way! There’s no way this could be valid! So, in reality they were the one going through a severe anguish while I was acting like such an imbecile. 

His heart sank into his belly as he was contemplating his deplorable act of raising his voice at them.

James: You know…… I happen to have gathered a few extra bucks which would be ample for you. If you promise to abide by my instructions without any enquiry for an entire month, I will think about paying off your fee.

Johnny: I have no interest in your assistance. I am just going to agonize from my own vice as reality sinks in for me. Even though, I am going to end up distraught from withdrawing from the contest, at least it will avail our parents in the long run who are tied up to their necks with loads of work. 

(Johnny walks away into his bedraggled room leaving his lifelong ambition behind)

He was now more than psyched to prove to his dastardly brother that he was going to arrange everything in to a copacetic manner by reconciling with his parents and assisting them avidly in any way possible. 

Even though Johnny almost had that prize in his bag, his remorse allowed him to utilize his conscience wisely which shaped him into a venerable person. If James doesn’t follow in his footsteps, it’s pretty vivid that he is sue to suffer from discontent.

(And, the rest is history but I guess you’ve probably carved it out in your mind).