Do you know one of the hardest moments in life?
I think one of the hardest moments in life is when someone looks up to you to do something, and you're so scared of failing them because you think you're not competent enough or the right person.
I'm right in that moment, and I think my case is a little bit worse because I am not competent enough. But they say it takes a little courage and determination to push through in life.
Lets find out.
"Ladies and gentlemen, you're all welcome to the final stage of this glorious event," as the commentator announced, my heart beat increased to the square root of infinity. My brain couldn't process anything; all I could think of was 'why am I here?'
"Damn it, I can't do this," I uttered under my breath.
As we set foot on the track, ready to take off, I was trembling with fear and my body was so heavy for my legs to carry. I was a total wreck at that moment. 'They were right after all, you're nothing but a loser.'
"Arghhh!" I groaned as I chased away the thoughts from my head.
No, I can't give room for doubts at this moment. My whole school is looking up to me, and I can't fail them. I'll have to stay strong for us. We have to win this.
I didn't realize when the commentator started counting the gunshots to start the race. It brought me back to reality, realizing the race had already begun, leaving me on the tracks like the backbencher I was.
"Oh no!" I mumbled, "I've already lost."
Seeing how other schools were cheering for their students, shouting out their names, I suddenly felt an urge to start running as well. I wanted to be cheered on and win. But my legs wouldn't budge. They were shaking, and I could literally hear myself panting.
Then I looked up at my school's tent, and I swear, if looks could kill, I would have been a dead meat by now. The angry-looking faces of my seniors were so terrifying that I almost started to run. But no, I was still on the track, as if magnetized to it.
What if I could actually do this? What if I'm not the loser everyone thinks I am? What if...?
A thousand 'what ifs' and not even a single answer.
I closed my eyes for what felt like the hundredth time, exhaled deeply, and told myself I can do this. But before I could open my eyes, I heard the commentator shouting, "Oh my God!! This is 𝑓𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐, FGC Kano is now in the lead."
It was at that moment I realized...
'Oh no!!'
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