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A CONCERNED CITIZEN- SHORT STORY

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Chikondi, a college graduate who had recently earned her degree, found herself in the throes of an unrelenting job search. The joy and anticipation that accompanied her graduation had gradually given way to frustration and despair. Each day, she scoured the newspapers and online job portals, sending out applications to countless employers, hoping for that elusive opportunity. As if her struggle to secure a job wasn't enough, she was burdened by a far more pressing concern - her ailing mother. Chikondi's mother, Mary, was a warm-hearted woman who had raised Chikondi and her younger sister, Tawonga, single-handedly. But now, Mary was bedridden, battling a severe illness that required costly medical attention. The local hospital had minimal resources and was often plagued by shortages of medicine, leaving Chikondi helpless and overwhelmed. Chikondi visited the hospital daily, watching her mother's health deteriorate while the hospital staff offered little more than apologies a