Hey pookies...

Every read, every vote, every single comment—it all feels like hugs from you guys. But... let me confess something. I also need you. Your motivation, your little "this was good" or "omg update soon" or even just a "hi" in comments—it makes my day. Because if you don't tell me what you feel, how will I know? How will I grow? I don't want this to be just me writing and you silently reading—I want it to be a conversation, a journey we take together.

Now, I've something to talk👀...

From 1st September (Monday) my practical exams are starting, and then from 9th September, my half-yearlies. And let me tell you, I am cooked. Like fully fried, roasted, grilled, and served on a silver plate. Let me share my dukh with you because you are my people. In Chemistry, I have to learn 10 whole practicals—like, perform them, write them, AND prepare for viva too. On top of that, one big fat Chemistry theory book for the exam. 😭 Physics? Practical is manageable but why on earth one whole book for theory again?! Bio practical? Bro, I'm gone. Spotting?? And then theory exam with 12 chapters. Maths? 8 long chapters. Like what even is this life?! Aren't science students humans too? Bhai, we have our own lives, our hobbies, our passions. I need to write my chapters, I need to live outside textbooks too... but here I am, with so much piled on my head. Tbh, my periodic tests already didn't go the way I hoped. New school, new teachers, new methods... adjusting is hard. But I know these half-yearlies are the first step towards my career, towards my dream, so I have to put all my focus and energy into them. I want to do my best. I will do my best.
And here's the scary reality: if I don't perform well, my phone and laptop will be taken away. And that means the story—our story—pauses. And that thought breaks me, because I don't want to stop writing. I don't want to stop sharing this new world with you.
So, I'm asking you for patience. Support me, wait for me, stay with me until I come back stronger. Until then, please keep reading the chapters that are already out, leave your votes, and please comment. That's the fuel that will keep me going through these exams, that's what will bring me back here even more motivated to continue.

This is not a goodbye—it's just a pause. I'll be back on the other side of 23rd September (hopefully alive and not totally dead inside). Will be active on Instagram and snapchat so dm me if you have any questions.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading. Thank you for being my pookies.

With all my love,
—Anvi 💋