Chapter 6: The New York Gallery Contest

2 months passed when John started doing his Art Program, he was leading the program by a mile, and his professor Ms. Sterling was currently talking to John with his guardians for a very specific reason, it was because she wanted to let John participate in a contest in a New York Gallery, he would need to create a new portfolio and also create 5 paintings in case he wins since if wins the contest, he would win 10,000 USD with his canvas and paintings also being put in the New York gallery to be sold, he would keep the 50% of the profit while the 50% will go to the Gallery itself.

"If John wins the contest this would give you 10,000 USD and also his work would receive the recognition it deserves, the New York Gallery that holds the contest is known in the art world so please make John take it seriously, I know because he is very talented but sometimes it becomes on the way of him giving his all." Ms. Sterling said to Mary and George.

"We would make sure that he takes it seriously, I mean he can get 10,000 USD if he wins, it can be a huge help with his future," Mary said to Ms. Sterling.

"We would make sure he isn't distracted by anything else, when is the deadline again?"George asked,

"He should pass his portfolio around 1 month from now which is also at the end of his program here".

"Oh do not worry that he is not a student here anymore, he was enrolled in Professor Alex Lenon's class in advanced mathematics, so if you also have another Art program, I think he would re-enroll for the arts classes," George said,

"Oh, we know that John said that he would also love to join a class about sculpting since you also agreed with it," Ms. Sterling said without knowing that John had not informed his parents yet.

"When was this? Why was I not informed about it" Mary said to Ms. Sterling.

"I talked to John about this after our first day of class, that was two months ago," Ms. Sterling said while looking at John.

"When were you gonna tell me about this John?" Mary asked John who in turn did the luffy face when he was lying considering he did feel guilty.

"Anyway, now that cat out of the bag, I'm planning to have a sculpting class and advanced mathematics that I currently taking, also I would love to take some engineering classes here, Professor Lenon already introduced me to some professors," John said proudly while looking at Mary and George who was amazed how smart he is.

"Well since we all discussed our agendas today, I would just love to say how brilliant John is, he was the most gifted child I ever saw." Praise Professor Sterling where she discussed all the accolades and how everything he does is perfect, this glazing continued for about 1 hour where John felt that if he is not born with future knowledge and experiences, he would have the ego same size as a star.

While riding the car, the Cooper family is discussing John's future portfolio and what he would pass in the Canvas, when John suddenly shouts.

"STOP THE CAR!" John shouted when he saw two puppies on the side of the road, he was looking at the puppies with the scenery and suddenly he got the idea for his painting. While the car is stopped, he quickly gets out of the car and picks up both of the puppies, and he walks back to the Car where his parents are waiting for him confused about what he's going to do with the puppy. When he got in the car again, he stated his agenda.

"Can we keep him? Please!!!!!" John said while begging both of his parents who were not thrilled with the request.

"Honey we can't just keep both the puppies, it would be hard to take care of, you need to focus on your Portfolios for the Art Gallery and also I don't know if we can feed two more mouths". Mary said with George nodding while driving.

"I know that I need to focus on my portfolios, the reason why I want to adopt both of these puppies is that they gave me an idea of what my portfolio would be. Plus you can have my money if you agree, I have a total of 8,654 USD at the moment" John said revealing his money for his parents.

"How did you get that much money?" Ask Mary in shocked

"It was during my lessons in the Art program and Advanced Mathematics, that someone would try to ask for my homework or tutor, I would just let them pay my services, to tutor them it was 20 dollars per lesson, considering that my classmates are in College and needed to pass the subjects they were more than happy to pay". John said to both his parents

"How did you get to 8000 bucks if you only have 20 dollars per lesson?" George asked seeing that the total are not matching.

"I play games, I would ask my classmate to enter a bet and I would give them 10% of my winnings, I don't bet a lot since I just want some money for my supplies and textbooks considering it was really expensive, and since I planned to go take a sculpting class, I don't want you to burden yourselves with my choices." John said.

"OH baby, you don't need to worry about that," Mary said to John while George added.

"Next time you want to bet something, just ask me, don't ask your classmates, you can just give me 5% of your earnings," George said counting the money he would win in his head.

"GEORGE" Mary yelled to what his husband just said.

"WHY? He would continue that even if we disagreed, it's best that he can trust who will hold his money while betting." George countered.

"I supposed you have a point, but we were going to donate to church the 5% you will get!" Mary said to George while George just said

"AHHH FUDGE" Then they both decided that John could adopt both the puppies if he would train them and take care of them, John accepted the offer. The Coopers then just continued driving while having their family conversation, before long, they arrived at their house when Mary went inside first, John said to his father.

"Don't worry Father, you can get 5% of the winnings after the 5% for the church, I'm happy with the 90% and you can also add to my bet to see if you can win right? So far, I won with 86% accuracy, so at least you can trust me in this." John confidently said to George.

"Aww, Thank you, son!" George said while carrying the bags that were in the car and going inside the house, where Connie is seen with his husband babysitting Georgie, both of them look done with Georgie being the most energetic kid. 

"POPpop, are you watching, look I'm doing it, loo,k" Georgie said to his grandfather while trying to attempt to do o cartwheel.

"That's amazing, you are a genius," His grandfather said with excitement while Connie looked at her grandson while looking at Mary and John with a pleading look.

"Maybe we should just have Meemaw and Pop-pop rest for a bit, Georgie, why don't you show me and your dad how to do a cartwheel" Mary said while Georgie went to his parents to show off his sweet moves when he noticed the two puppies in John's arms.

"AWW NICE, WE GOT A PUPPY!!!!!" Georgie yelled startling his grandparents

"Would you like to name one of them Georgie?" Asked John,

" This one should be Cooper, so he can be added to our family," Georgie said.

"I love the name, Cooper, this one should be named Charlie, so both of them have a C letter name," John said.

"I also love it, come on, let's give them a bath" 

Where both Georgie and John go to their bathroom to wash the puppies and the adults talk about their day.