The world outside was bright, a stark contrast to the heaviness that lingered inside.
I took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air fill my lungs.
Each step away from the apartment was a step towards something new.
The city buzzed with life, a reminder that possibilities existed beyond the confines of my family’s expectations.
But doubt lingered, a shadow that refused to be shaken off.
What if Dad’s anger followed me here?
What if I failed to seize this opportunity?
These thoughts clung to me, but I pushed them aside as I made my way to the bus stop.
The ride to the interview was a blur of anxious anticipation.
My mind replayed the morning’s events, each detail vivid and raw.
