Ava’s POV
The first thing I did when my salary hit my account was stare at my phone screen in disbelief.
$2,000.
I wasn’t used to seeing that much money in my account at once. I knew it wouldn’t last long rent, groceries, and bills would take a huge part but for now, I let myself have a moment to feel proud.
I’d earned this.
The second thing I did was text Charlotte.
Me: We’re going apartment hunting today.
Charlotte: OMG FINALLY! I’m grabbing coffee. Meet me at campus in 20 minutes!
I barely had time to pull on a decent outfit before running out the door. The sun was bright, and for the first time in a while, I felt like things were coming together.
I was getting out of Charlotte apartment giving her a space with her boyfriend.
“Okay, so I did some research,” Charlotte said, sli
