Chapter One

Just one more second. One more till school was out for Summer.

Tick.

"Brrrriinnnnnggggg!"

"Woohooo!", "Yeah!" , "Alright!" . Everyone in class gone crazy at the very instant the school bell rang, signaling for dismissal and the start of the summer vacation.

"Alright class, that's all for today. Enjoy your holidays!" Mrs. Clark, the Math teacher, called out as students made a beeline for the door.

"Umm..Braden, can you come here for a while?" Mrs. Clark said as he was about to leave with the rest.

"Yes, Mrs. Clark?" he asked.

"You are a good student, I know. You aced in languages, sciences and all others but Math. I noticed that your grades are slipping so I want you to come back to school during the holidays for remedial lessons." The middle-aged lady said. Upon hearing that, Braden's heart sank. He was supposed to hang out with friends during the holidays and what's more, his parents were going to take him on a tour around the world on their newly-bought yacht, provided if there was nothing on for him at school.

"But.." he tried to protest.

"No buts, young man. You must attend the classes or else I will have to fail you for your next tests. The headmaster has given me permission to do so, seeing that you keep failing in the subject." Mrs. Clark said firmly, looking at the boy in his eye. She went to the desk for her bag and whipped out a white form and added, " so this is the schedule and I will be meeting you starting next Monday, you understand?"

Braden sighed. "Yes, ma'am."

Next Monday?! He thought. But next Monday was only the beginning of the holidays and he already had to go back to school! He sighed once more and headed out of the class.