Aisha woke up to the sound of her alarm blazing in her ear. She groggily reached over to turn it off, careful not to disturb the perfectly arranged pillows and blankets on her bed. She took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself for the day ahead. This was the life she'd created for herself - a beautiful apartment, a high-paying job, and a glamorous social life. But the truth was, it was all just a facade. Aisha was drowning in debt and living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to keep up with the image she'd created on social media.
She got out of bed and headed to the kitchen to start her day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
As she waited for the coffee to brew, she scrolled through her Instagram feed, admiring the perfect pictures of her friends and acquaintances.
Everyone seemed to be living their best life, and Aisha was determined to keep up the illusion. She posted a picture of her coffee cup, captioning it
"Sunday vibes" and watched as the likes and comments started rolling in. Little did anyone know, her life was a hot mess.
As she sipped her coffee, Aisha's mind began to wander to the upcoming weekend. She had plans to attend a lavish party in Lagos, and she needed to make sure she had the perfect outfit. She scrolled through her wardrobe, searching for something that would make her stand out, but everything seemed so... basic. She knew she needed something new, something flashy. Maybe she'd have to make a quick trip to the market to pick up something that would make her the envy of all her friends. But at what cost?