The first half of 2003 was quite a dark period for me and my family. I started to have difficulty breathing and felt very sick. This caused my parents to become super worried, so they rushed me to a children's hospital. After the doctors examined my present state, they announced to my parents with a somewhat pessimistic tone, "Sir, ma'am, your daughter is suffering from a severe bout of asthma. Unless you find a remedy right away, she might not be able to survive." However, that didn't stop them from trying to cure my illness. After leaving the hospital, we went to a nearby drugstore. There, they asked one of the pharmacists if they have any asthma remidies in stock. The pharmacist then found a nebulizer, which is a device that can improve breathing problems. At first, I felt uncomfortable while they used it on me, but I knew that it was for my own health and survival. As the days passed, my condition started to improve. My father also ordered some imported antibiotics from the internet to help with the healing process. These antibiotics actually tasted pleasant, and they had no problems with me whining about them. After a few months, my asthma finally disappeared, and I haven't had another attack ever since. In September, I started school. Now, this is where my parents, particularly my mother, began to notice that I have a really quirky and unique personality. Even the teacher and my classmates became aware of this. I wasn't interested in the group activities and singing, I'd rather explore the school grounds and browse the library. I even talked with the elderly principal several times! Also, there were some instances where I would blurt out the answer to the question the teacher was asking the students in a round table during quiz time, and my response was actually correct. I was reading the books in the library during this activity. The question that the teacher was asking was, "T for...?" I blurted, "TARANTULA!" This caused the teacher and my classmates to become puzzled and wonder where the voice came from. After a while, the teacher said, "That is the correct answer." Still, they were curious why I wasn't present. Despite my disinterest in the group activities, I did manage to make a friend during my time there. Her name was Patch. She was so sweet. She followed me everywhere I went and smiled at me often. Sadly, this friendship was short-lived. We parted ways after the school year ended the following year. I didn't have any new friends since that time. Anyways, during those days where I would have homework, I was introduced to the computer for the first time. Once, my mother caught me while I was using it because she saw lots of files popping out on the screen. She became very panicky, while I was just chilled. When she asked me what I was doing, I simply told her, "Oh, I'm just checking the memory." Everything eventually went back to normal. I surprised her yet again when one day, she saw me reading the sentences aloud in the more complex stages of my school exercises. She said, "Wow, Jackie! You already know how to read!" It soon made sense to her why I was so bored with the earlier exercises. She was still walking in the letter sounds part, while I jumped to saying sentences aloud. I was also awarded the "Bookworm Kid" certificate during the school's year-end awards banquet.
The next day, Zack decided to move to Rosie's and Nicholas's dorm after their class. During lunch break, Rosie asked him, "So, how was your journey coming here?" Zack replied, "It was great. Everything went smoothly for me. I even talked with one of the flight attendants while on the plane." Rosie said, "I'm glad to know that, buddy." Nicholas added, "Me too." Zack smiled and winked in response. Soon, lunch break was over and they walked back to the classroom. By the time the class was over and upon meeting the Beatles again, they proceeded to help Zack by bringing his luggage for him to their dorm. Everyone then got ready for bed so that they could wake up tomorrow morning and give him a tour of London for the upcoming weekend.
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With a feeling of satisfaction after their dinner, the group walked back to the dorm. They then relaxed and had another entertaining conversation for a few more hours. Afterwards, they called it a night and got ready for bed. As Rosie and Nicholas snuggled in their bed, Rosie said, "That was a fantastic post-birthday outing we had, sweetheart." Nicholas replied, "It truly was, darling. I'm also looking forward to meeting the new student when the next school year begins in the following month." "Yes. I'm looking forward to that, too." Said Rosie. And so, Nicholas gave her a goodnight kiss and they both dozed off to sleep with full anticipation of the coming special surprise.
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After a delicious lunch, the five friends and the Beatles rode the Tube again. They got off at Euston station and walked to the British Library. Once there, they spent hours browsing and checking out the large collection of various books and manuscripts. They also viewed the newspaper and philatelic collections. Finally, they had a tour inside the recording room and bought some reference books from the gift shop. Now that it was getting dark by the time they exited the library, they proceeded to eat dinner at one of the restaurants within the university area before heading back to the dorm.
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Back in England, the Geordie twins, Bridget, and the Beatles are currently preparing and decorating the dorm for Rosie's twenty-first birthday while she and Nicholas are in the London Zoo. Buzzy said, "I can't wait for us to surprise Rosie when they return!" Bridget replied, "Same here! This is going to be so much fun." "Indeed!" Exclaimed Paul. "And we will be singing for her as well!" Added John. "That's right, mate!" Said Scruffy. Ringo asked George, "How's the birthday cake you're baking for Rosie doing?" He replied, "It's doing veddy good so far. I know she'll love it." "I'm sure about that, too." Remarked Ringo. Finally, they all finished decorating and waited patiently for Rosie and Nicholas to arrive.
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Rosie's old friend, Zack, who is now nineteen years old, has been quite busy for the past few months. After his grandfather passed away because of a heart attack in May, he and his parents decided to move back to Manila. When they returned, his father asked him, "Would you like to pursue your college education, my son? I think you could still use your diploma to study in England." Zack replied, "Certainly, dad. I'd love that." He then added, "That means I'll get to see Rosie again, too! Oh, how I miss her so much." His father remarked, "That's right! I'm sure she misses you as well." Zack nodded in agreement and gave him and his mother a big hug afterwards. Soon, he started applying for his visa and filled up the printed school papers. With a spirit of excitement, Zack thought, "I'm finally going to be reunited with my old friend, Rosie! She'll be pleasantly surprised and happy when she sees me as part of the class now."
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