chapter 1

Anastasia POV;

I scratch my head out of frustration why is math so difficult and the hell why I even choose this subject, ohh yes because someone wants a good future with lots of money

Yes I do need a lot of money to get out of this old and small house this isn't like a home anyway after mom's death my father always get drunk and abuses us at night my 12-year-old brother and we both suffered so much (I'm 19 years old)

Suddenly he stops coming Home, and now I'm the bread winner I do two part-time jobs and thanks to my sharp brain I always get full marks and that's how I got scholarship to learn in one of the top University I do feel kind of cheap attending everyday classes and pretending to be normal like every one else but in reality I couldn't even afford next month's electricity Bill

Yes my life is pretty much fu***d up I also had a brother to take care of he's kind and sweet and very understanding and more intelligent than me

Jia "hey'morning"

Anastasia" ohh… Morning didn't know you can make it to today's class"

Jia"nope I guess my soul is still somewhere else "

Jia is my only friend in this whole world who knows my situation and still be my friend though she sometimes does offer me help with cash I refuse I don't want favours might I get used to it

We are attending our class as usual it's 7;00 am in the morning today's a long day again

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After completing all my classes I went straight to my part-time job no 1 it's a cashier job for a convenience Store it's more than 3 months I'm working here, and my other job is waitress at a fancy restaurant at downtown

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It was a normal day until god decides otherwise when I was returned home from a tiring day usually Leo (my brother) would be home but he's not in his room

Now where do I find him God Leo you must stay safe I only got you

I ran out immediately to find my brother I tried reaching his phone, but it's off 📴 **sorry the number you are trying is currently....**

Damn it where are you I call his school teacher while looking out at side's of road

In call "hello who is this"

"hey. I'm Leo's sister has Leo left school safely"

I know the answer it's 11 o clock who would be in school right now I swear if there's any bullying happening to my brother

"Yes he left like every student"

"he's not home yet, and I can't even find him can you please tell me some of his friends number please it would be a great help"

"I'm sorry dear I'm not allowed to share anyone's personal number I hope he will be home soon sorry"

"But..."

She hung up

**phone vibrates**