The day of the scholarship competition's first round arrived, and Bella was more nervous than she had ever been in her life. She had spent months preparing for this moment, and she was determined to give it her all.
As she walked into the auditorium, Bella was struck by the number of students who had gathered for the competition. There were at least a hundred students, all of whom looked confident and determined.
Bella took a deep breath and reminded herself that she had worked just as hard as any of these students. She had a right to be here, and she was going to make the most of it.
The competition began, and Bella was surprised by how tough the questions were. She had studied hard, but she hadn't expected the questions to be so challenging.
The first round was a written test, and Bella answered each question to the best of her ability. She was careful to manage her time, making sure to answer all the questions before the time ran out.
As she finished the test, Bella felt a sense of relief wash over her. She had done her best, and now all she could do was wait and see how she had done.
The judges announced that the results of the first round would be posted the next day, and Bella couldn't help but feel a sense of anxiety. Had she done well enough to make it to the next round?
As she walked out of the auditorium, Bella was met with a surprise. Mrs. Johnson, her favorite teacher and mentor, was waiting for her with a big smile on her face.
"How did it go?" Mrs. Johnson asked, as Bella hugged her tightly.
"I think I did okay," Bella replied, feeling a sense of uncertainty.
"You'll do great, Bella," Mrs. Johnson said, her voice full of confidence. "You've worked so hard for this. Just be patient and wait for the results."
Bella nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Mrs. Johnson. She knew that she couldn't have made it this far without her help and support.
As she walked home with Mrs. Johnson, Bella couldn't help but feel a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she would make it to the next round. And maybe, just maybe, she would win the scholarship and change her life forever.
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NEVER GIVE UP-Chapter 5