It makes me feel like I’m encroaching on their space. I’ve tried to stay away from the common room or the kitchen area, even if I’m starving.

I put down the cleaning cloth and sighed. If only I had taken my money from under my bed before I had left home to meet Nolan back then. I wouldn’t be in this position. But all I have is some loose change which I have to make do with for the rest of the month till I get paid. I know I can ask Universe to lend me some money or even give me some ...