Twenty-eight

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His father used to scoff and crease his forehead whenever he does something stupid. His father was a man with principles.

"Jacob", he would call him back when he was young. They were in the mall and he was looking at some toys. His father notice the way his eyes twinkled whenever he saw a robot toy that caught his attention. "Let me tell you about something you should never do." And then, he would tell him with an aura of a serious businessman who is trying to strike a deal.

"Never waste your time doing useless things most kids your age does. Instead of playing around, why don't you pick up books and take the opportunity to study while you are still young?" He would tell him. Jacob, then, will divert his gaze to the floor and nodded.

He found himself following the rule set by his father. Since then, he will look away whenever he saw a toy at a department store and will search instead for handy and knowledgeable books. His father's voice follows him everywhere. Never do this, neve