How We Met

This is Life

( In "Brew" the Coffee Shop)

¤I couldn't be more straightforward when it comes to my future. I don't know what enjoyment feels like. I just knew that I'm trapped in a place that I don't want to be at. It's been 4 years and all I could think of is freedom. But...where, how and when?¤

Costumer: Do you wan't to take my order or should I go grab it behind the counter?

Sarah: Oh! I'm sorry, I .. What is it again?

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Eve: Daydreaming again?

Sarah: It's cheaper than coffee.

Eve: But you're going crazy!

Sarah: Oh I'd better be.

Eve: You'll always be you. Hey! wanna come over tonight? It's my boyfriend's birthday, he just want to celebrate it with few friends annnnd you haven't meet him yet.

Sarah: Oh! You mean your 2 weeks relationship? Nah, you know it's not my thing and if this is again your spoof to surprise me with a blind date. Cut it! I'm so over it.

Eve: You're such a baby! You don't know what "fun" means and no! Im not setting you up tonight so please if you change your mind, just give me a ring!

Sarah: I won't. Next time? I still have tutorials.

Eve: Next time takes you forever!

Sarah: I'll always be me! Ha! See you tomorrow baby!

Eve: Shut up!
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¤ People named me the Iron woman. Maybe because I don't have time for myself? That I sacrificed my childhood and teenage life's fun to save my family from debts? Why am I too hard on myself? Even if I planned my college right, I still don't know what to do next after graduating. Oh yeah I forgot.... work. Unending work...¤

Meanwhile

( Goodwill Corporation )

Mr. Smith: You know how I really wanted to entrust our company to your hands. You're young and that's an edge! You see son, I maybe too hard on you but look what your future has to give you. This is your future. I'm not forcing you to take over but as your father, I want what's best for you.

George: I couldn't be more proud to have a father like you Dad. Even if mom... Uhm... Even if circumstances come, you still managed everything. Thanks Dad. I'll do my best. I won't fail you.. Not this time.

Mr. Smith: Thanks buddy.

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( Sarah's Apartment )

Sarah: Come here Sky! Oh I miss you too! Have you been good today? Did you eat your food? Oh! It's empty! Good boy! You wanna play catch???.... Catch! Good boy!

~ring ring ring~

Sarah: Hi!

Ruth: Hey! How are you?

Sarah: I'm great, how's mom?

Ruth: Getting better

Sarah: Better? What do you mean?

Ruth: She got colds and cough for almost a week but she's fine now.

Sarah: You should've let her rest.

Ruth: She doesn't listen to me. You know that.

Sarah: She's still doing laundry?

Ruth: She can't get enough with the new machine. Thanks by the way.

Sarah: Haha! I knew she'll love it. Less effort right? It's all for you. Don't worry about me. I'm good. Just tell her I might visit next weekend.

Ruth: Really? That's great news! Well be well always. You're the best sister in the whole wide world!

Sarah: Don't exagerate.

Ruth: Bye!

~hangs up~

¤ They are my strength. After Dad was confined in the hospital, it made our life complicated. We sold everything, our house, our laundry shop and our mini restaurant. Everything. I thought by selling all things left for us would save him... I was wrong. But I'm happy that he would not suffer more. I don't want to blame him for all of our miseries... He's in safe hands now. He always inspires me to achieve my dreams even if it's too hard to imagine...¤

Sarah: Tomorrow is another day (pats Sky's back). Another day to strive. This is survival to the fittest. This is life.

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