The Pain of Masculinity

rs honking at each other as the drivers laid curses at each other, tall skyscrapers and monumental buildings beautified the city, but even that was enough to hide the stench of t

car, he kept thinking of the words his father told him, he wondered if the time clock was a curse on him. As he took a look at the time clock which was a gift that held significant e

notices the room were much smaller compared to their house in the town. John was a chartered accountant who was really all about his work and has no social life and now he has to deal with raising two kids and a mountain of debt left by his deceased brother. Anna finally fell asleep and John called Sam to his room, he said, Sam I need you to listen to me very carefully, you are no longer a boy, I hope you know that. Sam nodded in approval. Now I'm going to ask you now, what it is you want to be in the future Sam? He replied confidently saying he wants to be an astro

to be, I know everything comes at a cost uncle but I'm ready to give it all it takes uncle" John looked at Sam and can't help but remember his brother George, how stubborn he can be,

djust to life in the city, things are much more expensive coupled with the fact he has to go get his sister from school before getting home as his uncle only comes home in the d

d do about anything to make money. Sam listen, I've got a mother I'm taking care of because my father is never around. Money is the only true God they worship in this city Sam, without money you are nothing. Remember your dreams to become an astronaut, you must be ready to

unsure of what to say and told Troy that his education is very important to him. Troy looked at Sam and laughed hysterically

so he wondered how he is able to make so much cash even at that young age. He thought of his little sister and also how the money can help him get to top universities so he can pursue his dr