Duplicity - Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

 

Abuja, the capital territory of Nigeria, is a city of contrasts. On one hand, it is known for its high cost of living, with luxurious homes and expensive amenities all of which favor the wealthy elite in society. The difference in class between the rich and the poor is stark, with the poor struggling to make ends meet in a city where good housing is out of reach for many. The middle class is often considered poor in Abuja, as the cost of living consumes a large portion of their income. For the poor in Abuja, life is a constant struggle. They are forced to live in cramped, rundown homes or on the streets, unable to afford the high rents and property prices of the city. They often go without basic necessities, such as clean water and electricity, and struggle to provide for their families. Meanwhile, the rich live in opulent mansions, with all the amenities and comforts one could desire. It is a city of haves and have-nots, with a vast gap between the two.

 

     Ese, graced by beauty and perfection, chocolate in complexion, with rich shoulder length natural African hair. A young woman with full lips and beautiful body curves. She is a bright young woman 20 years old. She’s the only daughter of her mother, a single mom who had the struggle to care for her daughter after her husband's death. Ese and her mother lived in Abuja, Nigeria. They belonged to the poor class and struggled to make ends meet, their lives were marked by poverty and strife. Despite their difficult financial circumstances, Ese managed to complete her secondary education. However, the road to higher education was not an easy one for her as the little her mother could raise was never enough. Her struggles have led her to snatch at, without much thought or spare.

 

Despite their financial struggles, Ese was determined to go to university, she never ceased to fight and pursue her dreams of being a Nurse for a better future in the United Kingdom. She worked hard in her studies and was eventually accepted into the University of Abuja School of Nursing, one of the top nursing universities in the country.

 

     However, there was one major obstacle standing in Ese's way: the cost of tuition and other fees. Ese's mother simply didn't have the money to cover the costs of Ese's education. They had no family or friends who were able to help them out financially, and Ese's mother was struggling to make ends meet as it was. Ese was devastated when she learned that she wouldn't be able to attend university due to her financial circumstances. She had worked so hard to get to this point, and it seemed like all of her dreams were being shattered. Ese's mother was heartbroken as well. She had always hoped that her daughter would be able to go to university and have a better life than she had.

 

     As the deadline for her tuition payments drew closer, Ese became more and more desperate for financial aid. She had been working a variety of part-time jobs over the past few months, but the pay was never enough to defeat the obstacle that looms, deep and steep. The jobs always left her feeling drained and exhausted.

She began to worry that she wouldn't be able to come up with the money in time to start the semester at the University of Abuja, and she didn't know what else to do.

 

 

She dreams of a future that is comfortable and feasible, where she can reach for the stars and not just survive. She takes on any job that comes into view in search of a better life, wherever it goes. But deep down, she yearns for stability. A life free from worry and strife.

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