“How did it come to this?” Asha whispered, staring at the eviction notice in her trembling hands.
The once vibrant café she had poured her soul into now stood eerily silent, mirroring the emptiness inside her. “I can’t do this anymore,” she muttered, tears streaming down her face.
Flashback to a year ago, Asha was a successful corporate executive, but the job left her feeling hollow and unfulfilled. She had always dreamed of owning a cozy café — a sanctuary where people could find comfort in a warm cup of coffee and meaningful conversations.
With her savings and a small loan, she took the leap of faith.
The initial excitement was exhilarating, but soon, harsh reality set in.
Despite her tireless efforts, the café struggled to attract customers.
Asha worked from dawn till dusk, trying every marketing strategy she knew.
She offered free Wi-Fi, hosted local artists, and even redesigned the space to make it more inviting, but nothing seemed to make a difference. The bills piled up, and the stress began to wear her down.
