On Friday evening, the landlord sent me a message telling me that I had 15 days to pay last month's rent or I would have to pack and leave.
I felt my head reeling. I stayed awake at night thinking of all the things that would happen if I didn't come up with the money; the worst case scenario being that I suck it up, date and marry an old rich man just like most of my age mates have done.
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