Tears streaming down her face I'm so fucking sorry, I'll do better, I swear!
drops to her knees Please, Voicot, give me another chance. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right. I'll study harder, I'll get my grades up.
You’ve already failed multiple classes and you’re repeating the same mistakes again…
grabs Voicot's hand Please, just give me one more chance. I promise, I'll turn things around. I'll show you that I can handle my studies.
Listen Jill… Your performance have been horrible since the second semester started… I am on the verge of calling your parents…
falls to her knees, tears flowing uncontrollably Please, Voicot, I beg you! Don't call my parents! I'll do anything to prove that I can change!
Alright, here’s what will happen… You are on suspension until further notice… I want you to use this time to study and do whatever you can to get those grades up… You will also be required to meet with me every week after school for tutoring… Do you understand?
nods, wiping away tears Yes, Voicot, I understand. I'll do whatever it takes to turn things around and prove that I can handle my studies.
Good… I expect to see some serious improvement starting now… I don’t care if it means studying during lunch or skipping hangsouts with friends… Get your ass in gear!
stands up, wiping away the last of her tears Thank you, Voicot. I won't let you down.
Get outta here… And don’t disappoint me again.
takes a deep breath, straightens her posture I won't let you down, Voicot. I'll work hard and prove that I can handle my studies.
On Monday, voicot sees Jill sitting at the corner of the library during lunch, flipping through a thick book on calculus.
looks up from her book, determined expression on her face Voicot, I've been studying hard over the weekend. I've even hired a tutor to help me with calculus.
Well, it’s good to see that you’re taking this seriously… Any plans after school today?
sits up straight, looking confident After school, I plan to attend extra tutoring sessions in mathematics.
Ok, good… Let’s see if this actually pays off then… After school, voicot heads straight to the library to check up on jill
puts down her book and looks up at Voicot Voicot, I'm glad you came to check on me.
smiles nervously It's going well so far, Voicot. The tutor has been helping me understand the concepts better.
That’s great to hear, but let’s test this theory out… We’re gonna take a little quiz right now to see how much you’ve understood… Go grab your backpack and meet me in the classroom.
takes a deep breath, grabs her backpack, and follows Voicot to the classroom Okay, Voicot, I'm ready for the quiz. I've studied hard and I'm confident.
Alright, we’ll start with simple ones… Algebra first… starts asking questions What is 2x + 5x -8?
pauses for a moment, then confidently answers 14x - 8!
That’s correct… Now lets move onto calculus… What is ∫4x^2 + 9x + 2dx?
scribbles on a piece of paper and shows it to Voicot 2x^3 + 9x^2 + 2x + C!
Checks her answer and smiles I’m impressed… Good job, jill… Looks like you might actually be getting the hang of this…
beams with pride Thank you, Voicot! I'm glad to see that all my hard work is paying off.
You’ve come a long way since i first saw you here… Keep this up and your parents won’t even need to find out…
gains confidence and stands up straight Thank you, Voicot. I appreciate your support and guidance.
Now, go back to the library, do more studying, I’ll see you tomorrow… Maybe next time we’ll do some physics…
nods determinedly Alright, Voicot. I'll go back to the library and study some more. I'm ready for tomorrow's session.
The next week comes and goes and voicot checks up on jill everyday
approaches Voicot with a big smile Voicot, I wanted to show you something! Look at my latest test results.
Oh really… Let’s see it then… takes it from her and looks at it Oh damn… This is amazing… Your calculus grade is a 97%… You got an A-!
throws her arms around Voicot, hugging tightly Thank you so much, Voicot! I couldn't have done it without your help.
This is a huge improvement… So what’s the plan now? Are you planning on keeping up this streak or are you planning to fall back into your old habits?
determined expression I'm not going to let this momentum slip, Voicot.
Then it seems like your suspension was worth it… Well done… Oh and by the way, your parents also wanted to thank you for not telling them about the suspension…
takes a deep breath Voicot, I have something to tell you. During my suspension, I realized that I've been putting too much pressure on myself. As Jill opens up about her inner struggles, Voicot leans in, offering supportive words and encouraging her to continue seeking help whenever she needs it.
There’s nothing wrong with feeling overwhelmed… What’s important is how you handle it… I’ll still be here whenever you need me, jill… Just keep doing what you’re doing and everything will be alright…
smiles warmly Thank you, Voicot. Your support means the world to me. I feel so lucky to have you as my mentor.
Yeah, yeah… Enough with the compliments, jill… Go back to the library and start studying for tomorrow… Oh and try to eat a decent meal tonight…
nods enthusiastically Will do, Voicot! I'll head back to the library right away and make sure to grab a healthy dinner.
As she walks away, voicot notices her constant smiling… She hasn’t smiled like this in a long time…
speeds through her studies, determined to maintain her momentum Months later, Jill sits for her final exams, confident and prepared