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Azzaria
I sat down at my computer, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. Literally. The burden of my life was getting a bit too heavy to bear.
I had all different type of debt to clear and had no idea how’d I get it all done
I sent an email to Mr. Xander telling him that I wouldn’t be in today and giving him the reason.
Leaving my room, I headed towards the front door. My mom wasn’t home which meant she went in for her shift earlier today. I noticed a letter in the mailbox from the car company, a painful reminder of my overdue payments.
I sighed, stuffed the letter back in the mailbox, and hurriedly typed an email to the car company, promising to settle the outstanding payments as soon as possible.
A heavy sense of sadness clung to me as I locked the front door. It was time to suck it up and put on a shiny smiling face for the world.
I met up with Abigail, and we made our way to campus. There was apparently a seminar we had to attend that would count towards our final grade. There was nothing I hated more than doing coursework but it was better than being in the office.
There we sat in the crowded seminar room at school, but my mind was anywhere but there. The lecturer’s words drifted into the distance as my thoughts were consumed by the looming car payments, the tuition and student loans and the constant pressure of work and studies. I need a breakthrough.
Suddenly, I was jolted back to reality by the lecturer’s question, “Azzaria, can you tell us about the principles of sustainable architecture in urban planning?”
I blinked, my thoughts a hazy mess. “I’m sorry, could you please repeat the question?”
The lecturer repeated the question, and this time, I managed to gather my thoughts and respond, “Sustainable architecture in urban planning involves designing and constructing buildings that minimize negative impacts on the environment while enhancing the well-being of inhabitants. It includes the use of environmentally friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and thoughtful land use.”
As I spoke, I felt a comforting hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Abigail, her reassuring presence grounding me.
“What’s going on? You’ve been so down all day,” she asked, concern in her eyes.
I hesitated at first but then decided to share my worries. “It’s the car payments and everything else. I just got another reminder, and they’re threatening to cease it.”
She gave me a reassuring smile. “I know it seems tough right now, but you’ll figure it out. Things have a way of working themselves out. Until then, I’m here for you.”
“Work ended early today?” My mom asked as I stepped through her front door. I should really go back to my own place. I was exhausted. As soon as the seminar finished and the lecturer signed off on our credits, we left.
I shook my head. “Didn’t go today, mom. Had to do course work at school.”
“Are you okay?”
I contemplated telling her about the car situation but I didn’t. It would only add to her stress and that’s the last thing I wanted for her. “Yeah, I’m just really tired. How are you?”
“I’m good. What do you want for dinner?”
“I’ll eat the leftover pizza, and where did you go so early this morning?”
“I’m going to make some steamed vegetables for myself then, and, I went to the doctor.”
Is she sick? “Why?”
“I had to do a check up, it’s nothing serious but I’m not getting any younger.”
I rolled my eyes. “You’re the youngest forty-nine year old woman I’ve ever seen.” And that’s true. Whenever my mom and I are together, everyone thinks we’re sisters.
“I love you.”
I smiled. My heart warmed. “I love you too, mom.”
She went to go make her dinner and, I decided to finally go back to the gym, something I’d been trying to fit into my schedule for ages.
I stepped into Equinox feeling powerful. The gym’s sleek and modern design greeted me, an oasis of exercise in the midst of chaos. The ambient lighting cast a warm and inviting glow, and the buzz of activity filled the air.
