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Michael and Jake

Written by: Aarav B.C - 25001, Grade IX

Posted on: 08 June, 2021

Michael was a very intelligent student who studied in Grade 9.Although he was very good at his studies his family was very poor.They couldn't afford paying the school bills but seeing Michael’s interest in his studies his parents worked twice as much for him.Jake also used to study in the same school and was in the same school.Jake was very bad at his studies but he was from a very rich family. In Fact Michael’s parents worked for Jake’s father. Jake’s father was a government officer. His father’s post in the government was high. Jake always used to brag about how rich he was. Jake’s family members didn't care about Jake’s academics. His father was a very busy man and so was his mother.

Jake used to bully many students, especially Michael, because he was very poor. But Michael always used polite words and respected Jake.Jake used to make Michael do his assignments but Michael used to see this as an opportunity to study more.Because he always used to do two assignments he had more practice and used to remember everything.

One day Jake didn’t come to school. After the school ended Michael was returning home and saw Jake crying on the way back home. Michael was a kind hearted person so he couldn’t leave his friend alone. He went there and asked Jake what happened and Jake said that his father was arrested for corruption. It turns out that his father was a very corrupt person. Jake also shared with Michael that he always wanted to study but none of his family members were there for him.Michael decided to help Jake. He takes Jake to his house as his father's house was sealed by the government. Michael’s parents also welcomed Jake warm heartedly. Jake was very surprised because the kid who he used to bully is letting him stay at his house and Jake was very grateful for it.

Michael starts helping Jake out in his studies. Jake always used to understand very quickly. Jake starts working very hard. Michael and Jake became very good friends. Jake’s parents were sent to jail for 20 years. Michael’s parents often used to take Jake to visit his parents. In the future both Michael and Jake become successful professionally.