My mom doesn’t know

My mom doesn't know that I have given up.

"We will have a party for you once you graduate"

Except you won't. Because I know I will fail.

"I brought a private tutor for you."

What a waste of your money and his time. I am sorry for both of you.

"Did you do your homework?"

Yes, after gathering some strength. But not all of it. I don't even bother to try and understand the parts I couldn't solve.

"Work hard to prove your dad wrong"

No, my dad is right. I will fail because I have no strength to do anything anymore, and all my classmates will graduate without me.

But my mom doesn't know. She doesn't know any of that.