A LOVE TRIANGLE
Episode 1
Annabel “Anna” Thompson sat in her small, cluttered bedroom, staring at the letter in her hands. She had done it. She had actually done it. She had been accepted into Oakwood College, one of the most prestigious schools in the country.
Annabel’s heart swelled with pride and excitement as she thought about the opportunities that lay ahead. She had worked so hard for this moment, studying late into the night, sacrificing time with her friends and family. And it had all paid off.
But as she looked around her room, at the worn furniture and the faded wallpaper, Anna’s excitement began to falter. She knew that she didn’t belong in a place like Oakwood College. She was a poor girl from a poor neighborhood, and she knew that she would stick out like a sore thumb.
Annabel’s thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her mother’s voice, calling her from downstairs.
“Annabel, come down here! We need to talk!”
Anna sighed and made her way downstairs, the letter still clutched in her hand.
Her mother, Mrs. Thompson, was sitting at the kitchen table, a look of concern etched on her face.
“Annabel, I know you’re excited about the scholarship, but we need to talk about the realities of this situation. Oakwood College is not a place for people like us. It’s a place for the rich and privileged.”
Annabel felt a surge of determination. “I know, Mom. But I’m not going to let that stop me. I’m going to make a better life for myself, no matter what it takes.”
Mrs. Thompson smiled, a proud look in her eyes. “That’s my girl. I know you can do it.”
Anna’s father, Mr. Thompson, walked into the kitchen, a big smile on his face. “Hey, kiddo! I heard the news. Congratulations!”
Anna smiled, feeling a sense of love and support wash over her. She knew that she couldn’t do this without her family behind her.
Anna’s family lived in a small, two-bedroom apartment in a low-income neighborhood. Her parents worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, and Anna had learned to be resourceful and independent from a young age.
As they sat down to a simple dinner of rice and beans, Anna’s younger brother, Terry, looked up at her with wide eyes. “Anna, are you really going to be a rich girl now?”
Annabel laughed. “No, Tunde, I’m still the same person. But I am going to have opportunities that I wouldn’t have otherwise.”
Mrs. Thompson smiled. “And we’re all proud of you, Anna. You deserve this chance.”
After dinner, Anna went back to her room to start packing for school. She knew that she would have to leave soon, and she wanted to make sure that she had everything she needed.
As she packed, Anna’s mind wandered to what lay ahead. She had never been to a school like Oakwood College before. She had heard stories about the wealthy students and the high expectations. She wondered if she would fit in.
But as she looked around her room, at the familiar walls and the worn furniture, Annabel felt a sense of determination. She was going to make a better life for herself, no matter what it took.
The next morning, Annabel’s family gathered to see her off. They hugged her tightly, tears in their eyes.
“We’re so proud of you, Anna,” Mrs. Thompson said. “Remember to always be true to yourself.”
Annabel nodded, feeling a lump in her throat. “I will, Mom. I promise.”
With one last look at her family, Annabel set off for Oakwood College, ready to face whatever lay ahead.
To be continued …….
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Story by Vivi
