The morning sun cast a golden hue over the rolling hills of the Village as Oliver stepped outside, the crisp autumn air filling his lungs with a sense of anticipation. Clutching the envelope in his hand, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement tinged with nervousness.
"Oliver, breakfast is ready!" called his mother from the cozy farmhouse porch.
With a quick smile, Oliver tucked the envelope into the pocket of his worn denim jacket and made his way towards the inviting aroma of freshly baked bread and sizzling bacon. As he sat down at the wooden table, his mind raced with thoughts of what lay inside the sealed envelope.
"What's got you so distracted this morning, Oliver?" his father asked, a knowing twinkle in his eye.
Oliver hesitated for a moment before pulling out the envelope and placing it on the table. "I received this in the mail yesterday," he explained, excitement bubbling in his chest. "It's an invitation to take the entrance exam for Avalon High School."
His parents exchanged a glance, their expressions a mixture of pride and concern. "That's quite an opportunity, son," his father remarked, a hint of hesitation in his voice. "Avalon is a prestigious school, but it's a world away from here."
Oliver nodded, his heart pounding with a mixture of apprehension and determination. "I know, Dad. But I want to see what's out there, beyond the fields and forests. I want to learn and grow, to chase my dreams."
His mother reached out and squeezed his hand, her eyes filled with unwavering support. "Then go, Oliver," she said softly. "Follow your heart and never forget where you came from."
With a newfound resolve, Oliver finished his breakfast and headed out into the crisp morning air, the envelope clutched tightly in his hand. As he walked along the familiar dirt path towards the nearest bus stop, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building within him.
The journey to Avalon High School was a long one, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. But as the bus rumbled down the winding country roads, Oliver couldn't shake the feeling that he was on the cusp of something extraordinary—a chance to forge his own path and discover the endless possibilities that awaited him beyond the horizon.
