Lucas Marroquin
9100 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6100 marroquinl@ritenourschools.org Flyweight by Lucas Marroquin His name is Matthew Tesla. He is no different from you and I. He has a heart, he has a mind, he has a soul. He had everything but a chance. Unfortunately, Matthew Tesla fell victim to the silent killer exposed to us everyday. A silent killer that doesn't really take lives, but hinders them. It has no gender recognition, no care for children or the elderly and will not hesitate to beat you down no matter how successful or happy you are… “Congratulations, you’ve met all the qualifications for our scholarship…show more content… “We’ll be fine, I just want you to support me through this.”.
“Okay, okay. But I hope you know what you're doing. You literally haven't been doing anything this past year except for hanging out with your friends and having fun. Going to this prestigious university is a big deal. I know you were super successful in high school but college is a whole nother level.”, expressed Christiana.
“I understand. Dont worry, ill be fine. I always come out alright.”, said Matthew. “Just promise me one thing, promise me that you'll always have me in your thoughts and that we’ll spend time over the phone everyday when i'm gone.”. Christiana looks away for a second, trying to hold in the tears.
“I don't know if I can promise anything.”, said Christiana as she tries to sound gentle, and comforting. “You'll be busy and i'll have my priorities over here. It'll be really hard but I won't give up, that I can…show more content… “I am nothing but a mere messenger. So when you come across a young man who goes by the name “Tim”, do not listen to the words he says or take the advice he gives you”.
“What? You're crazy old man, I'm young, smart and has a big future.”, said Matthew with rebellion.
“Before you go, hear me out”, said the old man. “Don't do what you're about to do. Trust me, it will be the biggest regret of your life. You are not prepared for it and if you jump before checking the water, you just might drown and never wake up. I am not trying to scare you but am trying to make you realize the truth. Life will knock you down no matter how successful or smart you are. Think about what you're going to do and… Quickly coming to a realization, Matthew shook his head and began driving, trying to brush off what just happened.
A few moments later, Matthew came to a stop light. The longest, most important stop sign of his life. Next to him was a brand new Lexus RX 300. Sitting in the driver's seat was was seemed to be a very successful young man, wearing a suit and a brand new rolex.
“Hey you there, in the white car”, said the
