Chapter Forty: A New Beginning

After settling in Germany and starting to learn the German language, Aboud felt a deep urge to further develop his skills. He recalled the lessons he had learned from Grigor in prison about programming and technology and realized that these skills could be the key to his future in this new country. He knew that the world heavily relied on technology now, and if he could develop himself in this field, he might be able to build a better life.

Aboud began searching for educational centers offering courses in programming and information technology. He didn’t have much money, but he was determined to find a way to learn these skills. After several days of searching, he found a local center that offered computer and programming courses for a small fee. This was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Aboud (talking to himself with a small smile): "This is the chance I need. I’ll learn how to turn the theoretical lessons I took from Grigor into practical skills."

He headed to the center and enrolled in the course. It wasn’t easy, but Aboud was ready to work hard to achieve his goal. Every day, he attended language classes in the morning, then moved on to the programming courses in the evening.

At first, Aboud faced difficulties keeping up with the material in the course, but his passion for technology and determination to learn pushed him to keep going. The first lessons focused on the basics: understanding computers, writing simple codes, and building small programs. Aboud felt excitement with each new lesson.

Instructor (addressing Aboud and his classmates): "Programming isn’t just about writing code; it’s about solving problems. If you can understand the problem, you can use programming to solve it."

Aboud (thinking deeply): "That’s what I did with Grigor… we solved problems in different ways, but now, I’ll use these skills in a different context."

During the course, Aboud would often reflect on his time with Grigor in prison, where he learned about electronic systems and hacking theories. Now, he could see how those theoretical lessons could be applied in the real world.

He began experimenting with some of the small codes he had learned, trying to build simple programs. The results weren’t perfect at first, but with each attempt, he learned something new. Sometimes, he stayed at the center after classes, practicing coding and studying new concepts.

Aboud (talking to himself with a small smile): "Grigor, I didn’t understand everything you taught me at first, but now I see how what I learned from you can change my life."

As the weeks passed, Aboud started gaining more confidence in his skills. One day, the course instructor asked him to help fix a small program that had a technical issue. This was his chance to showcase what he had learned.

Instructor (addressing Aboud): "Aboud, can you help me fix this program? It seems there’s a bug in the code."

Aboud sat down at the computer and started examining the code. After a few minutes of analysis, he found the bug and fixed it. When the program ran smoothly, Aboud felt a sense of pride he hadn’t experienced in years.

Instructor (smiling proudly): "Great work, Aboud. It looks like you’re learning quickly."

Aboud (gratefully): "Thank you. I’ll keep working hard to improve."

At the end of the course, Aboud received a simple certificate in programming. The certificate wasn’t as important as the skills he had gained. Now, he knew how to write code and solve programming problems. These skills would open new doors for him in his career.

He began thinking about the next step: "How can I use these skills to build a better future in Germany?" He knew that the digital world was full of opportunities and that programming could be his gateway to success.

Aboud (in a determined voice): "This isn’t the end; it’s just the beginning. I’ll keep working hard until I achieve what I want."

Aboud started looking for small jobs where he could apply what he had learned. He knew it wouldn’t be easy, but he was ready for the hard work, just as he had been throughout his life.