"Life as a 14-year-old Grade 10 student like me is already tiring. Right now, it's all about research, but that's just how it is if you want to achieve your dreams. Of course, my life here in school is boring too. I don't have many close friends here, maybe around five, and sometimes I'm even left out.

Hi, I'm Sailai H. Madalou, 14 years old, Grade 10 student, and future doctor of my family.

I'm on my way home from school, and I'm really tired. I wonder if you're also tired before heading home. As I'm thinking, my dad suddenly called me. "Hello, kiddo. Where are you?" "I'm on my way home, Dad, waiting for a ride." "Be careful, okay?" From his voice, I knew he was crying. "Dad, is everything okay? Tell me." "Nothing, kiddo. Papa's just tired." "Dad, I know something's wrong. Please tell me." "Well, kiddo, Papa has a big debt, and they can't wait any longer for me to pay it off. But I've asked for one more chance to pay it, because if we don't, we'll lose our house and bakery, kiddo. Just a little more time, okay?"

"Dad, does Mom know about this?" "Not yet, kiddo. I'll tell her later." "Okay, Dad, be careful. I love you."

What's with this? It feels like problems are already waiting for me when I get home. But that's just life, I guess. I know Papa's feeling worse right now, so I won't add to his problems.

After taking a break, I'll head home. And When I get there, they'll probably be looking at me with worried faces, and I know it's because Papa already told them. I won't hesitate to approach Mom and hug her. "Ma, please don't cry."

Mom and Dad didn't stop crying, so we let them cry until they calm down and think. Even I'm feeling emotional about our family's problems. Who wouldn't be when they're about to lose their house and livelihood? But we won't be an example of weakness, Mom and Dad. I need to think of a way. As a student, I can become a working student to help Papa pay off the debt, but I'm sure I won't be able to focus on my studies.

From now on, I'll be a working student to help Papa. #notabigdeal. After thinking about it, I told my two younger siblings to go upstairs and sleep. I'll follow soon to rest and not bother Mom and Dad, so they can think and come up with a solution.

This text describes the struggles of a 14-year-old student, Sailai, who is dealing with her family's financial problems and her father's debt. She's determined to help her family by becoming a working student, despite the challenges it may bring to her studies.

"I just woke up to a brand new day and a fresh start. After getting up, I made my bed and went to my siblings' room to wake them up for school. I called out to Mom and Dad, and we met them in the kitchen, where they were already eating. "Good morning," we greeted in unison.

As we ate, I noticed the sadness on Mom's face, and it made me think about becoming a working student. Later, Papa spoke up, "I'll take you kids to school." We agreed, but Mom objected, saying Papa had work to do. Papa insisted, "I don't get to spend time with you kids often, so let me take you to school today." Mom couldn't argue with that, so she prepared our food (packed lunch) instead.

After Papa dropped us off, I walked my younger siblings to their classroom before heading to mine. As we were about to part ways, Ningning, my youngest sister, asked, "Ate Sai, will we really lose our house?" I reassured her, "No, Ningning, that won't happen. We'll find a way, Mom and Dad will. Don't worry about it, okay?"

As I walked to my classroom, I met my friends Meiyi and Mitch. They asked, "Sai, what's wrong? You look upset." I lied, "I'm just tired from doing research last night." They believed me, and we headed to our classrooms. After dropping Mitch off at her classroom, I went to mine.

In my first class, Biology, I felt a bit rusty and a bit basic. After our first subject we have to take our break time to eat and relax, so During break time, Meiyi and I went to the cafeteria, where our friends James, Duke, Dave, Kevin, and Mitch were waiting. "Ah, the queens have arrived," Dave joked. Meiyi playfully responded, "Shut up, we were late, okay?"

As we ate, the guys chatted, and Meiyi and Mitch joined in. But my mind kept wandering back to my family's problems. What if I really had to become a working student? What if I married an old man just because he's rich? No way.

Duke suddenly tapped my forehead, "Hey, what's up? You're so quiet." James agreed, "Yeah, you're really quiet today." Mitch added, "Maybe she's just tired from staying up late." I don't have an appetite to eat so I excused myself to go to the restroom.

As I walked away, I heard Dave tease, "Hey Sai, maybe you're just having your period and that's why you're so quiet." I rolled my eyes, thinking, "What does he know about periods?"

When I entered the restroom, I bumped into Sophie and her friends again. "Ugh, I see those annoying people again," I thought to myself.

This part of the story continues to explore Sailai's daily life, her relationships with her family and friends, and her struggles with her family's financial problems.