Sophia
I woke up to the sound of my stomach growling, a harsh reminder of my new reality.
The memories of the previous day came flooding back, and with them, the weight of my situation.
I was pregnant, alone, and adrift.
The thought of facing another day without a steady income, without a safety net, was daunting.
I got dressed, trying to shake off the fatigue that clung to me like a damp shroud.
I had to find a job, and fast.
I couldn't rely on... well, I couldn't rely on anyone.
Not Erick, certainly not. The thought of him made my skin crawl.
I walked into town, my head held high, and made my way to the local employment agency. The queue was already long, but I joined it, determined to find something, anything.
As I waited, I noticed the curious glances, the whispers. I
