Weakness!
Because of weakness, one gets bullied, and all these events happen, just like he did in the past.
But now, he is no longer weak; he has gained strength.
From now on, he doesn't want to be weak; he wants to become strong, so he won't be easily bullied.
As he raised the weapon in his hand, he froze.
Bonny appeared before him, supporting a woman. Their gazes met in the air, glued together but not tender.
They looked at each other, at this moment, in this minute, this second, time seemed to play a joke on him, freezing at this instant!
He thought of their eye contact when they were children, kids from poor families huddled together for warmth. Since childhood, they knew that as long as they stuck together, they wouldn't be bullied.
Bonny was the most thoughtful among them; many peers listened to him. He was decisive, had ideas, and united everyone to prevent bullying.
