As the sun dipped beneath the horizon, the sky surrendered to darkness, and the clouds unleashed a soothing drizzle.
Khao stood at the window, watching raindrops slide down the pane like tears. Another day, another failed job interview. His mother's words echoed in his mind: "Sea, your brother, has a good job, a nice wife, and a beautiful house at the age of 28. When will you get your life together?"
He felt suffocated, trapped in a life he didn't choose. He was 25 years old for God's sake; why did his mom constantly compare him to his elder brother, Sea. Yes, he was still living with his parents, but there was absolutely no need for the constant comparison and pressure. The rain drummed against the roof, a relentless reminder of his stagnation.
Podd's gentle voice whispered in his ear, "Khao, don't give up. You'll find something." He only nodded, but he couldn't shake the feeling of insufficiency. Khao thought Podd was only saying that because they were lovers.
As the rain intensified, Khao's thoughts turned to the stack of unpaid bills, his parents' worried faces, and the crushing weight of his own failures.
The door creaked open, and his mother entered with a stern expression. "Khao, you need to get a job. Today."
Podd looked at him with pity, while Khao's heart sank. Another lecture, another reminder of his inadequacy.
The rain continued, a constant companion to his despair.
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