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16. Decisions
Author: calparas
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[ZACK'S POINT OF VIEW]

Waiting is suffocating.

The moment where I can only rely on the hope that is uncertain whether or not it will happen. By waiting, I make time seem to move slowly or even feel like it doesn't move. I hate waiting, like a wait that can only bring two answers, namely a good answer or a wrong answer. I can't even predict what answer I will get later.

Previously, I thought that waiting for news from my parents was an impossible thing that I could get. Because I was awake until midnight, forcing my eyesight to stay open when sleepiness suddenly hit. I don't want to fall asleep. After all, I'm afraid my parents will contact me anytime because I still have a little hope even though in a matter of minutes ... days have changed.

While waiting, I also had time to consider my actions after this. There is a part of my heart that wants to continue the journey. Still, I also can't close my eyes to another part of the desire that forces me to return home to check for myself
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