Days after the entrance exam, Harvey University finally released the results.
The sound of the clock's soft 'tick tock' reminded me of a ticking time bomb while I stared at the unopened email on my laptop screen.
Inside the library, I shifted on top of the swivel chair uncomfortably while my wide, unblinking eyes surveyed the words written in bold capital letters saying, 'EXAMINATION RESULTS.'
My fingers flew together in prayer while my eyes began to close. 'Lord, please let me pass the exam, please. I mumbled over and over again.
When my eyes opened, I took a deep intake of breath and used my renewed strength to click on the email. It took me several tries to hit the open button since my sweaty fingers trembled with anxiety.
The contents opened, a long list of students who passed the entrance exam based on their average results came to view.
