Chapter 1

Davao,philippines

Rebecca in her room preparing for school"Rebecca,Rebecca!You are running late."Sandra calls

"Coming mom_(as she comes down the stairs)_morning mom"Rebecca kisses her as she sits down at the table and serves her breakfast. She sips her juice and takes a look at her watch."Ooooh no! Am late again_sorry mom but I have to get going"she kisses her mother on the cheek and dashes out of the house. "Rebecca _"Sandra calls. "See you in the evening mom_"her voice fades.

Buyombong college

Rebecca runs into her class to find her lecturer." Am doomed!" She says to herself.

"Miss Rebecca you are late again _this is the last warning_mmmmh! Or else you won't be attending my classes any more. You may take your seat."Vicenza says as she continues teaching." Thank you madam." As she walks to her seat. After the class,Rebecca and two of her friends hang out in the cafeteria.

"You are really trying Madam Vicenza's patience."Nicole says as she takes a bite on her sandwich. "I do agree with you on that." Jena mummers."Guys! I forgot to put on my alarm so I overslept _it wasn't intentional."

"Miss Rebecca?" A lady asks." That's me." Rebecca says as she stands up." The dean wants you in his office right now." The lady says as she walks past them."I have to get going_catch up with you later."Rebecca says then she walks to the dean's office." Miss Rebecca, you may have a seat."The dean says as he looks at her with pity." You wanted to see me?"Rebecca asks impatiently." Yes, Rebecca I have some bad news for you. Am afraid that you won't be able to attend your classes anymore due to the balance you owe the college." The dean says as he hands her a receipt containing a balance of three hundred thousand pesos." Where in the world will I get this amount of money?" She asks herself." Sir,where will I get that sum of money?"

"Mmmmmh! Rebecca am sorry but it's not upon me_"The dean says pitifully.

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Rebecca walks home deep in thoughts and sad that she won't be attending her classes. She saw her dream of becoming a nurse slipping away and she couldn't do anything.

  While Rebecca and her mother are having dinner." What's wrong with you? You have been quiet since you got home_are you alright?" Sandra asks as she stops chewing." Yes, it's just that I am not feeling well_and am also tired and sleepy,goodnight mom." As she stands up and walks upstairs." But you haven't touched your food _"Sandra says as she looks at her go upstairs." Am full_goodnight mom." She opens the door and walks into the room."Night." Sandra says while puzzled.

Nicole's Home

"How was your day?"Andrew asks Nicole as he sips from a glass of juice." It was okay dad." Nicole replies with a smile." Mmmmm! And what about your studies?" Catherine asks as she looks at her enquiringly."As usual  mom."