Ocean's Serenity

Anxiety-a confusing feeling that a person might experience. It is a natural response to stress or a perceived threat. It can make you emotional and cause other reactions. This feeling often confuses us because some people might think the person is just acting, while others genuinely struggle with this mental disorder. It leaves us puzzled and makes our heads spin.

Izara is deeply confused, her mind constantly occupied. How can she focus? The question lingers in her head like a flickering light. She experiences self-pressure, weighed down by the high expectations of her parents and those around her. These burdens make her cry and overthink every second. On the outside, she acts strong, but inside, she is fragile.

"Ma? I got an 89 in Math..." I said, my throat hurting as if I were being choked.

"Okay lang 'yan! Kung 'yan lang ang kaya mo, pwede na 'yan," she replied in a sarcastic tone, as if she truly mean it.

Those words pierced Izara's chest like a stab wound. She felt neglected by her own parents and relatives.

"Sayang! Isa na lang oh, naging 89 pa."

"Ang galing naman! Kaso may line of eight, Iza."

"Ang galing mo talaga, ba't may line of eight?"

She kept hearing these remarks from her relatives and friends. Each word shattered her like glass, making her feel like she was falling into a bottomless hole. She tried to climb out, but each attempt made her fall harder.

Yet, she didn't give up. Though crumbling, Iza kept trying.

What will be the outcome? Will fate finally change for her?