Difficult times

Josh was now 12 years old. The Final exams were coming and Josh had to prepare for the exams. Josh was brilliant in his academics because of his father's influence. The society, relatives, and community called Josh, "Genius". All had high expectations for Josh. The upcoming Final exam was to be conducted National level. The Final exam was considered important because, based on this exam's results, the schools will provide career paths towards their career(it's the first step towards their Goals). Everyone expected Josh to get the 1st rank. Some already started calling him "1st rank holder". There was too much pressure for Josh. Josh, to not betray their expectations, studied hard for the Final exams.

It was the result day for the Final exam. Josh went up to the notice board to check his results. Josh got 7th rank, Nation wise. Josh didn't make it to the 1st place. Josh, unable to stand properly, fell from tension. The students of the school were surprised to see Josh unable to get 1st rank. Josh was going through a breakdown. Josh became more depressed and sad. But Natalia cheered Josh up and made him feel better. Josh feeling better, headed back home after school got over.

Back home, Josh got beatings and scoldings from his father. Josh was made to starve purposely by his father. Josh's mother, Janet Jaggers, never liked his father's behavior. Josh's mother asked his father to show some pity towards him. But Josh's father never cared about what his mother says. All of Josh's relatives were looking down on him. Society started talking bad about Josh. Many of Josh's friends who were jealous of him took this as an opportunity and started bullying him. Josh was at the peak of killing himself. When Josh just got cheered by Natalia, all of this happened. Josh decided to commit suicide in his room. Josh tied a rope to the ceiling, with one end tied to the ceiling fan and another end to fit his neck. Josh placed a stool to hang himself. But Josh never realized it was Saturday, the day Natalia would come to visit. Natalia visited Josh's house as usual. Natalia rang the doorbell but no one answered, she rang again but no one answered. Feeling uneasy, Natalia went to the other side of the house and heard choking noises. Natalia quickly broke into the house and saved Josh from committing suicide. Natalia called the ambulance and provided first aid to Josh. As Natalia was waiting for the ambulance, crying, Josh asked Natalia "why did she save him". She replied, "Meet me after your treatment".

Josh got hospitalized. Josh's parents were informed about him being hospitalized and they were also informed of him attempting to suicide. Josh's father was disappointed in him. Josh's mother listened to his worries and cheered him. The hospital provided Josh a psychiatrist with consultations.

Days passed since the incident. Many of

Josh's friends, relatives, and neighbors came to visit him. Josh's classmates who bullied him, came for forgiveness. But Natalia never came to visit Josh since the incident, she has been ignoring him since then. Josh wanted to talk to Natalia and ask forgiveness for the trouble he caused to her. So Josh decided to visit her, the next day.