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I Was A Twinkle In My Parents Eyes
Eleanor: (fidgeting with hands) W-well, honey, your dad and I... w-we're not together anymore. W-we just couldn't make it work.
I Was A Twinkle In My Parents Eyes
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9/18/2024
Eleanor: fidgeting with hands W-well, honey, your dad and I... w-we're not together anymore. W-we just couldn't make it work.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
oh so you can’t afford to raise me?
Eleanor
9/18/2024
takes a deep breath, stutters N-no, that's not what I meant at all! R-raising you... y-you've been the biggest joy in my life. g-gestures towards Uniquest
Uniquest
9/18/2024
then what is it?
Eleanor
9/18/2024
nervously wrings her hands It's just... we're having some financial difficulties. The cost of living is just so high, and...
Uniquest
9/18/2024
grabs Eleanor's hand hey mom I have a plan
Eleanor
9/18/2024
panicked W-what kind of plan, sweetheart? Please, please don't tell me you want to go out and find a job or something crazy like that.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
no nothing like that. smiles
Eleanor
9/18/2024
nods, self-deprecating humor H-hey, that's not a bad idea, little Sherlock! But how are you going to pull it off?
Uniquest
9/18/2024
well I’ve been saving money from my part-time jobs and if you give me permission to start working full time I could make enough to pay for most of it, and also I’m only in my first year of middle school so we have a long time
Eleanor
9/18/2024
gasps Oh, sweetheart, I never doubted your capabilities for a second! You've always been so determined and resourceful.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
chuckles thanks mom
Eleanor
9/18/2024
nervously taps her foot I-I mean, d-don't get me wrong, I'm proud of you, Uniquest! But are you sure you're ready for such a big responsibility?
Uniquest
9/18/2024
nods eagerly yes
Eleanor
9/18/2024
stuttering Oh, alright, alright! If you're sure about this, then I'm willing to give it a try.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
thank you mom
Eleanor
9/18/2024
Over the next few months, Uniquest takes on the responsibility of managing the household finances, proving themselves capable and responsible.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
mom do you promise you’ll let me handle it?
Eleanor
9/18/2024
smiles warmly O-of course, sweetheart! I trust you completely. You've got this! g-gestures encouragingly towards Uniquest
Uniquest
9/18/2024
ok then! smiles
Eleanor
9/18/2024
claps hands together Alright, let's get started then! First things first, we need to create a budget.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
nods and grabs a notebook
Eleanor
9/18/2024
flips open her phone Okay, sweetheart, we'll need to calculate our monthly income and expenses. Let's see...
Uniquest
9/18/2024
writes down the numbers
Eleanor
9/18/2024
bites her lip, looks worried U-um, Uniquest, I-I don't think we're going to have enough... something's gotta give. We might have to make some sacrifices.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
we’re gonna have to sacrifice our plans for the next month and save up instead
Eleanor
9/18/2024
nods, looks determined Y-yes, Uniquest, you're absolutely right. We need to tighten our belts and cut back on unnecessary expenses.
Uniquest
9/18/2024
we could cancel our subscription to the video game subscription box and the monthly pizza plan. looks at mom could you cook more often instead of me bringing home pizza?
Eleanor
9/18/2024
rubs her temples Y-yes, Uniquest, cooking is definitely more cost-effective. I-I can whip up some delicious meals for us.