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February 28, 2023, 10:00 AM - Project 6, Quezon City, Philippines - Daniel's apartment

Daniel had sent out several job applications over the last few days and had even gone through a couple of job interviews. However, he hadn't received any job offers yet. He felt his anxiety levels increase with every passing moment.

Daniel was sitting in his small apartment feeling a sense of despair. He had spent the past few days cooped up inside, sending out job applications and going through online interviews. He had hoped to land a job soon, but it seemed like no one was interested in hiring him.

The situation was made worse when his landlord came knocking at his door, asking for the month's rent. Daniel explained his situation to him, but the landlord was unyielding. He needed the rent money or else he would be forced to evict Daniel.

As if that wasn't enough, the electric and water bills arrived, and he realized that he had no money to pay for them. He felt like the world was closing in on him, and there was no way out.

Feeling hungry, Daniel went to his fridge to see if he had anything to eat. He was disappointed to find only a few instant noodles left in it and nothing else that could make a decent meal. He had no cash to buy groceries for the next few days.

The pressure was mounting, and Daniel was starting to feel the effects of stress. He couldn't sleep, and his thoughts were consumed by the mounting bills and his inability to pay them. It was a never-ending cycle of stress and worry.

Just when he thought things couldn't get any worse, he received an email from Ms. Rose Anne, the HR representative at The Metro Times TV. It stated that his last pay would be released only after at least a month. This news hit him hard. He had been counting on that money to pay his bills and rent. Now, he was left with no options.

Feeling desperate and alone, Daniel wondered how he would survive the next few weeks. He knew he had to find a solution soon, or else he would be out on the streets. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew he had to stay focused and find a way out of this mess.

With all the pressure and stress getting into his head, Daniel decided to get a breath of fresh air and walk around. He needed to clear his head and get away from the stress of his small apartment. He decided to go to SM North Edsa, to walk around for a bit.

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February 28, 2023, 10:00 AM - North Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines - SM North Edsa

As he walked around the mall, he couldn't help but feel a bit envious of the people around him who seemed to be living their lives without a care in the world. He wished he could be one of them, but his financial situation made it impossible.

Just as he was about to exit the mall to go back home, he saw his girlfriend, Judy. She was with another guy, and they seemed sweet to each other. Daniel couldn't believe his eyes. He stood there, frozen, as he watched them walk by.

When Judy saw Daniel, she was flustered and surprised. She asked why he wasn't at work, not realizing that he had already resigned. The guy with Judy then asked, "Babe, who is this guy?"

Daniel felt a wave of anger wash over him. He couldn't believe that Judy was with someone else, especially after all they had been through together. He didn't know what to say, so he just turned around and walked away.

As he walked out of the mall, he felt a mix of emotions. He was angry, hurt, and betrayed. He couldn't believe that Judy would do something like this to him. He had given her everything, and now it seemed like she had moved on without a second thought.

Daniel knew that he had to confront Judy about what he saw, but he also knew that it would be a difficult conversation. He needed time to think about what he wanted to say and how he wanted to approach the situation.

For the rest of the day, Daniel was lost in thought. He couldn't focus on anything else but what he had seen at the mall. He knew that he had to talk to Judy and get some answers, but he also knew that it wouldn't be easy.

Daniel was still lost in thought when he received a text message from Judy. His heart raced as he read her message. "Daniel, we need to talk. Can we meet up later?"

Daniel's first thought was that Judy wanted to talk about what had happened at the mall. He was nervous about confronting her, but he knew that he needed answers. He agreed to meet her later that evening.

As he waited for Judy, Daniel's mind raced with all sorts of thoughts. He wondered what she was going to say and how he was going to react. He had never felt so anxious and nervous before.

When Judy arrived, Daniel could tell that something was wrong. She looked sad and distant, as if she had something on her mind. He took a deep breath and asked, "What's going on?"

Judy hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Daniel, I think we need to break up."

Daniel felt a surge of anger and betrayal. He couldn't believe that Judy would do this to him, especially after everything they had been through. "Why?" he asked, his voice trembling with emotion.

Judy looked down at her feet, unable to meet Daniel's gaze. "I just think that I deserve someone better overall. Someone who can provide for me and take care of me."

Daniel felt like he had been punched in the gut. He couldn't believe that Judy was breaking up with him.

As Daniel tried to process Judy's words, he felt a wave of emotions wash over him. He was hurt, angry, and confused all at once. He couldn't understand why Judy would break up with him after all they had been through.

"I don't understand," he said, his voice shaking. "We've been through so much together. Why would you just throw it all away like this?"

Judy looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears. "I'm sorry, Daniel. I really am. But I just can't do this anymore. I need someone who can take care of me and provide for me. Besides I'm already seeing someone else."

He couldn't believe that she would leave him for someone else, especially after all they had been through together. He asked, "Who is he!? Is it the guy I saw you with earlier!?"

Judy looked down, and then nodded her head. "Yes, his name is JM Gonzales. He's a businessman, and he's very successful. He has his own small business, and he can provide me with everything I need."

Daniel felt a mix of emotions. He was angry at Judy for leaving him, hurt that she would choose someone else over him, and jealous of JM for being able to provide for her in ways that he couldn't. Daniel did not say anything else after that. He just walked away and left.