The Real Loser - E-book - ePub

IntroductionPaul and Brad went to the same high school, but had two different experiences. Paul was one of those bookworms who actually applied themselves, studied, and got grades above 'C'. Brad had a blast in high school, hanging out with the hip music and home computer game crowd. He had it all over Paul when it came to flying fighter aircraft, chutes and ladders, gorilla's on trellises, and some guy named Mario.
Although he seemed to be happy, he did have that sense that Paul and he were headed down two separate roads. He had that eerie feeling that slackers get that someone might end up better off than him. As a result, Brad got increasingly bold in his practical jokes; when Paul did not respond like he wanted, he got even nastier. Paul put up quietly with three deflated tires (done in the dark while he was in the lab after hours) and a few scuffs on his car.
Paul even had his bike stolen, but couldn't prove who did it. Somehow, he knew that at the end of the day, it would be him that succeeded and not his relentless tormentor.