ALPHA KİNG'S MATEUpdated at Mar 30, 2026, 11:45
English TranslationEveryone around me has found a life partner, while I'm living lost in my loneliness, just two eyes in a single house. My mother and father lost their lives on a mission they went on as scouts two years ago. I feel their absence in my heart every moment, and I miss them so much. Until my family died, we were a family with a normal income level; however, after their untimely death, I learned that they had left behind a large amount of debt.To pay off my family's debts, I first sold the house, then the car, and also the jewelry that belonged to my mother. But these sales weren't enough to cover the debt my family left me. That's why, after selling the house, I moved into this small two-room apartment. The place is small, but since I live alone, it's enough for me.To pay off the remaining debt, I work day and night. As a result of my work, I barely manage to support myself with the money left over from the debts. Sometimes I work daily jobs, sometimes I work different temporary gigs. Every day, I struggle to pay off my debts as soon as possible so I can breathe easy.While coping with life's difficulties, I feel my family's absence even more deeply. I want to feel their love and support by my side at every moment. I try to stay standing with the memories of my mother and father. In this process, I am determined to stay strong and fight all the hardships life brings. Even though loneliness is hard, I live with the hope of getting rid of the debts my family left me and holding onto life again.---On my only day off, I decided to clean my small house from top to bottom. I got up early in the morning, vacuumed all the rooms, dusted, and mopped the floors. These tasks took me hours, but in the end, my house was spotless. I was exhausted, but I had a strange sense of peace inside. I made myself a nice cup of tea and sat down on the couch. While sipping my tea, I picked up my phone and scrolled through social media. Just then, my phone rang. It was my closest friend, Gül."Heyyy Eylül, what are you doing? Lazing around at home again?" she said cheerfully.I laughed and said, "What would you have me do, Gül? I'm tired, I chose the easiest thing to do. I'm lazing on my couch, as you put it.""Good then, you've lazed enough. We girls are getting together. Get ready, you're coming too," she said.I hesitated for a moment. I hadn't seen my friends in a long time. Meeting them might do me good. Plus, even for a short while, I could get out of this depression I'm in and clear my head. "Where will we meet, where will we go? Is there a specific plan?" I asked."We're going out. We thought we'd get away from the crowd a bit, go into the city, do some shopping, have coffee, something like that. Then at night, we'll go to a bar. It's our right to have some fun too, isn't it?" she said.After Gül said these things, I remembered that I didn't have a single extra penny to spend. I was barely getting by, and on top of that, I had no money to spend outside. Biting my lip, I said, "Heyy Gül, what if I don't come? I've been cleaning all day, I'm dead tired.""Come on, Eylül, don't be a spoilsport! Please, don't refuse me, come," she insisted."Some other time, Gül. Next time, I hope I can come with you," I said, trying to hide the bitterness inside me."Alright then, my dear Eylül. I won't push you any further. Talk to you later, love you, you little grump," she said and hung up.I felt sad that I couldn't go with them. With disappointment, I threw my phone onto the couch and started sobbing. "Why, mom, why, dad? Why? Why did you make so much debt? Like I also wanted to go out and have fun like my friends," I rebelled. Sighing, I wiped away my tears.I sat down and thought deeply for a while. I felt my mom and dad's absence every moment. Their not being in my life got harder every day. But rebelling wasn't changing the past. I had to find a way to cope with this situation.I got up from the couch, went to the bathroom, and washed my hands and face. When I lifted my head and looked at my reflection in the mirror, there was no trace of my old self. There were bags under my eyes, and my face had sunken from stress and worry. Even though I was only 21, I felt like I was 50. In front of the mirror, I tied up my hair and decided to go outside to get some fresh air.When I went out, a cool summer evening breeze hit my face. I took a deep breath and started walking. As I wandered around my neighborhood, childhood memories came to mind. The picnics we had with my mom and dad, the joyful moments we spent together flashed before my eyes. My heart felt a little lighter.During my walk, I passed by a small park. I watched the children playing there for a while. They were so happy, life was so simple for them. I wished I could live a problem-free, carefree life like when I was a child. But now, I had a life full of responsibilities and debts.