PROLOGUE
A small house in a village~
FL Mom
The neighbor’s here, Meilin.
Meilin/Anastasia
Okay, Ma.
Meilin/Anastasia
*...Another evening, another visitor. Why do they always come to compare their lives with ours*🙄
Neighbour
You know my daughter? She’s in Dubai now.
Neighbour
Sends me money every month. I don’t worry about food anymore.
FL Mom
Dubai? How… she didn’t even have a passport.
Neighbour
There are agents.
Neighbour
They handle everything—passport, training, even the ticket.
FL Dad
How much does it cost?
Neighbour
No money upfront. Just four months of her salary.
Neighbour
After that, the rest is hers.
FL Mom
(softly, to Father)
Maybe… we can send Meilin.
Neighbour
She’s young, strong. They’d take her.
Neighbour
Six months of training, then she’ll go wherever she chooses.
FL Dad
(sighs, eyes heavy)
She is the eldest. The family depends on her.
Meilin/Anastasia
*Waaa..... Can my parents take a break and think if it's a scam or not?*😞
FL Mom
It’s decided then. Meilin will go.
Meilin/Anastasia
*Can they ask my opinion first?*🥲
FL Mom
Do you have their number? The agents?
Neighbour
Of course. Wait, I’ll write it down. Keep it safe.
FL Dad
How soon can she start?
Neighbour
Anytime. They’re always taking new youngsters.
Neighbour
The sooner she goes, the sooner she earns.
Meilin/Anastasia
(silently serving tea, eyes lowered)
Meilin/Anastasia
*I'm not allowed to speak. They always says it's not my place*
FL Mom
Meilin, keep this number. Don’t lose it
FL Dad
This is for your own good. Don’t argue.
Meilin/Anastasia
*That’s all I ever do. Nod, obey, carry their hopes on my shoulders.*
Neighbour
Don’t worry. After training, she’ll be ready. She’ll thank you one day.
Meilin/Anastasia
*Thank them? Maybe.*
Neighbour
Okay then, I'm leaving (standing up)
FL Dad
Thank you for your kind information
Neighbour
No old friend. I just want your daughter to be able to help you.
Note: This scene actually happened in real life.
I just wrote what I heard and saw
Comments
Messy🗣️💨
WOW another story /CoolGuy/
But you haven't finished the previous one though
2025-08-24
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Messy🗣️💨
What!!
2025-08-24
1