er family, how her father had advised against pursuing higher education, doubting its practicality. "Get a job, learn a trade," he'd say. Her mother remained silent, neither supporting nor opposing R
vel path. She held onto her backpack tightly, feeling the weight digging into her shoulders. Another day of long classes ahead. As she walked, Ruby's mind wandered to her finances. Tuition fees an
lways loved the beauty of the campus, but now it seemed like a cruel irony. As she approached the lecture hall, Ruby's phone buzzed in her pocket. She pulled it out, her heart sinking a
time job at the café. Could she make ends meet with just one job? She took a deep breath and tried to shake off the panic. She had to sit for her class, but her mind was racing
job. The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. How was she going to survive on just one job? She th
future, about her dreams and aspirations. Would she be able to achieve them, o
tice at first,too lost in thought. Ava tried again,this time gently judging Ruby's arm with her elbow. Ruby finally looked up, meeting Ava's conc
va's kind eyes put her at ease. Ava, who had faced her own share of challenges growing up and an orphan,had a unique perspective on life . Her brothe
k feeling a sense of comfort in Ava's presence. Ava
n nodded slightly. Maybe talking to Ava would help her find a solution or at least someone to share the burden with. Ava'
her presence a calming influence. " We'll figure it out,Ruby" Ava
Reynolds and Brittany hunt"
aning of this
lost your library job?Ruby's eyes narrowed slightly and she
ice firm but calm "wh
ust wondering how Ruby is
o do with me losing
n't. You are not cut out
u really think you are above everyone, don't you? Using
d her composure. "I'm just stating the truth. Ruby is not
ollow ." Let's go, we're done here" Brittany and Sam
anger simmering. Ava plac
er get to you "
towards Ava,Ruby nodded. Than
Now about tha
ng a sense of relief."Y
campus ,Ruby felt a se
e, things would