chapter two

Ever since the financial crisis that happened globally, things started to change. We started having social classes, When I say social classes, I mean class division. We were divided by the government according to the wages people earned.

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‎This division led to noticeable disparities in access to resources and opportunities. Those in higher income brackets often had better access to education, healthcare, and housing, while those in lower brackets faced increasing challenges. Over time, this separation began to influence social dynamics, affecting community cohesion and leading to tensions between different groups.

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‎The division had three categories of people: upper, middle, and lower class. The upper class lived like royalty. The middle class lived comfortably, but the society defined the lower class as plebeian. The upper class members were the likes of surgeons, lawyers, investment bankers, CEOs, and pilots. For the middle class, they were engineers, managers, journalists, and teachers. For the lower class, they were retailers, food workers, maintenance workers, delivery workers, and housekeepers.

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‎Each class had distinct lifestyles and opportunities, shaping their experiences and perspectives. The upper class often had access to exclusive amenities, luxurious homes, and private education, allowing them to maintain their status and influence. Meanwhile, the middle class enjoyed stability and security, with access to quality healthcare, education, and leisure activities that supported a comfortable life. Despite facing challenges, they had the means to aspire towards upward mobility.

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‎Conversely, the lower class faced numerous obstacles, often struggling with financial insecurity and limited access to resources that could improve their situation. Their work was essential to the functioning of society, yet they frequently encountered barriers to advancement and recognition. This division highlighted the disparities in wealth and opportunity, influencing the social dynamics and interactions between different groups.

I remember how we met for the first time. I was in my last year of high school. The school decided , that we needed a trip to "restart our minds" before the national examination started. "I don't think I am ready for this trip yet," I told my friend who sat beside me on the bus, as she held my forehead to check my temperature , because the whole of last night I was sick with a cold.

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‎She gave me a reassuring smile and said, "Don't worry, a change of scenery might be just what you need." As the bus rolled along the winding roads, I tried to relax and take in the view. But my insides just wouldn't listen to me today. I tried looking out at the world, but the blur of moving things just kept making me feel worse. By the time we arrived at the national port of the country, I was so worn out.

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‎Stepping off the bus, I took a deep breath, hoping the fresh air would help settle my nerves. The bustling activity around the port was a stark contrast to the quiet countryside we had just passed through. People hurried by, each absorbed in their own tasks, while the smell of saltwater and the sound of seagulls filled the air. I found a bench nearby and sat down, trying to gather my thoughts. Perhaps a moment of stillness amidst the chaos would help me with my motion sickness.

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