novelzi Chapter 2: Parallel World
Chapter 2: Parallel World
Chapter 2: Parallel World
[2018]
Maple University.
Nestled in the heart of vibrant Toronto, it gave a stunning view of Lake Ontario.
A popular college known for its innovative programs in sustainable science and technology, multicultural studies and the performing arts, it attracted students from all across Canada and around the globe.
The campus itself was lively today as usual, with college students buzzing around, either to attend lectures, discussing about mundane things at outdoor seating areas or participating in various club activities.
And yet, far removed from it all was a young man aged 20 years, currently been spoken to in the Chancellor's office present in the administrative block.
"Mr. Kestis. We regret to inform you that the Maple-Grant Scholarship which has been withdrawn by the foundation cannot be reinstated" the chancellor, a woman in her mid-fifties with perfectly coiffed hair spoke to the young man before her.
"Due to confidential reasons unknown to us, the foundation is unwilling to provide any source of reason behind why it was suddenly revoked" she lied through her teeth.
"We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate incident but our hands are tied here" the chancellor concluded with a regretful expression.
There was truly nothing they could do as the people who granted the scholarship, wouldn't be so willing to reinstate it again, despite knowing fully well that the young man was not at fault.
Sighing inwardly in resignation, the elderly woman stared at the young chap before her.@@@@
Raven black hair which was messily scattered around the front and sides of his face.
The messy hair itself, almost completely covered his sapphire-blue eyes which was further framed by thick, black, square-framed reading glasses, presumably from a prescription.
He had naturally broad shoulders, a fairly average build with an impressive 6'1 height, all along with a light skinned color tone.
Overall, dressed in just a simple white shirt and faded dark-blue jeans, along with Maple University's blue and white custom jacket, the young man had a pretty nerdy feel to him.
Right now though, he was currently staring back at the Chancellor, a calm expression present on his features without saying anything.
'The average adult would be going absolutely bonkers with all I had just said and yet, he seems so composed...' the Chancellor thought to herself as she asked.
"Anything you'd like to say Mr. Kestis?"
Slowly getting up from his chair, Kyle calmly replied to the woman.
"Nothing at all Chancellor"
"If that's all you want to say, may I take my leave now?" he respectfully requested and the Chancellor obliged.
As he was about to open the door to exit, the elderly woman spoke again, this time in a much-less, business-like manner and in a much-more gentle tone, a hint of guilt present in her voice.
"I'd love for you to be able to graduate with your peers Mr. Kestis as you're one of our very best students..." she softly said, knowing fully well that the $15,000 fee was not something anyone could remotely even get close to easily making as a busy college student.
Slightly nodding in response, Kyle made his way out of the room, out of the administrative building itself and back into the buzzing lawns of the university.
Walking with light, casual steps, some of the college students who had gotten a wind of what happened, directed gazes of pity towards him as they walked past.
And then, all of a sudden, without even the slightest warning, a heavy carton of milk slammed straight onto Kyle's face, drenching him in its wet, disgusting and rotten smell.
The carton of milk was expired.
"Oh did that hit you Kyle?! My bad! Was just aiming for one of my buddies actually!" a loud, obnoxious male voice cascaded over and boomed across the lawn, drawing everyone's attention.
With a sigh, a small crowd now staring at him, Kyle casually turned around and then stared straight at Seth Douglas, or as he liked to refer to him as; Shit Douchebag.
Beside Shit Douchebag, was a beautiful lady, with short, shoulder-length dark auburn hair whom was also staring at Kyle with her light brown eyes, a snicker playing on her lips.
Washing his face continuously for about a minute, Kyle soon realized that tears were slowly beginning to stream down his eyes.
'I never even got the chance to attend their burials...' he thought to himself with a saddened heart.
Even after unknowingly adapting to a parallel earth for twenty years, Kyle's memories of Ollie, Mary, Joel, Rebecca and Paul still remained so fresh in his heart.
And so did the pain of losing them too.
As the young man silently cried for a few more minutes, he eventually willed himself to stop after a while, his eyes a bit reddened.
Raising his head up, Kyle then offered a strong, heartfelt prayer for all five of them to rest in eternal peace.
Having done that, Kyle, just as he was about to reach for his glasses to don them back on, watched an unbelievable phenomenon present itself before his very eyes.
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{Kyle Kestis} – Exp. Points (25,000)
⸶Skills⸷
| [Soulful Vocals (P)] [Empty] [Empty]...
* Exp. Points can be used to create skills.
⸶Levels⸷
| Singing › Level 4
| Acting › Level 5
| Composing › Level 6
| Dancing › Level 4
| Instrument Mastery (Piano/Guitar) › Level 6/5
* Levels will increase in accordance to your growth.
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'What the-?!' he inwardly exclaimed in fright, almost jumping back the moment softly pulsing, light-blue translucent screen, appeared right in front of his eyes.
For someone who had realized just hours ago that he had been living in a parallel world all this while, this probably shouldn't have come as a shocker to him.
But the undeniable fact was that Kyle Kestis was a human being through and through, and things like this would still shock anyone regardless of whatever previous life they had.
Unable to wrap his head around the entire thing, Kyle just kept staring at the blank air before him, soliciting a few confused stares from the students who walked on right past.
For the young man though, after staring for a few more minutes, he soon realized how weird he was being.
Almost about to put on his glasses and quickly scurry along before things got any weirder, a singular pop-up message suddenly filled the entirety of the translucent screen.