In a bustling city where buildings stand tall, noises of car engine and angry mobs who are stuck on traffic dominate streets. Polluted air and contaminated water causes price hike in daily necessities and other luxuries who the rich only enjoys.

On the side walk of this chaotic modern jungle, a lone weary office worker sits on the vacant bench while he sips on a can of coffee. Ignoring the hustle and bustle on the streets, he closes his eyes which is tired from doing paper and computer works that's dumped on him by his jealous seniors.

"Man, just because some newcomer who only worked there for 2 years already surpassed you in the company ranks doesn't mean you can just harass him. Envy really do wonders to people."

He talks to himself as he sip on the coffee he got from the vending machine. He was a suma cum laude during his college years and considered a great prospect making his job hunting quite easy.

But everyone have regrets and for him it's studying too hard that he abandoned his social life. Getting left out by the boys is one of the mistakes he'd like to amend.

"Hmm are they doing well? Maybe i should visit his printing shop? Nah, i can't commit and leave them again because of my job. Maybe if my life got a bit more stable."

He muses as the road got clear from traffic. He made his way to the office to get some miscellaneous things and go home for a well deserved rest after a 15 hours shift.

"Hey, you 'bout to go home?"

A co-worker asked as he pick up his bag containing his paper works and laptop. He would just skim the documents on his apartment and drink a beer while at it.

"Yes, i will take a look on these documents on my home so i can rest while at it."

His co-worker just smiled and replied while refilling his bottle with water on the water dispenser beside him.

"Yeah man, you should do that. Maybe take a leave and let the heat on you dies down, we don't want a fight just because someone is ahead on them. Lazy bastards."

This man is some of the few who can think straight and work well without being blinded by these things. They are the powerhouse who the company uses during dire situations and get well received.

"Thanks for the advice senior, i will think of it. Then, goodbye and have a safe day"

"Yeah you too, careful on your way home"

Bidding goodbye to his reliable senior, he walked on the sidewalks making way for the train station while making sure everything is accounted for and he didn't forget anything.

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Arriving at the station he waits for the train while scrolling through his internet account. He saw a picture of his parents enjoying the sea on a white sand beach near the coast of pacific. He smiled as he remembered the face of his parents filled with smile during his graduation ceremony, it is the only good thing that happened on his pursue of almost perfect grades.

"I guess it was all worth it? Yeah, it was worth it."

He mumble as he continue to scroll on his online feeds. Suddenly, the train stops and announces the name of their current station.

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Getting out of the train is hassle especially during rush hours making him sweaty and sticky.

"Fuck, i need a bath immediately after i eat. I am famished from all this shit, maybe i can get a car? Just need some loans and i can buy one."

He thought as he made way for the apartment. Thinking about his future made him depressed, how can you not be depressed if you live alone without having friends outside of your work. Marriage is a thing of past for him as he reminiscent of his ex girlfriend.

He got dumped due to him not having the will to fully commit on the relationship. They didn't even have a sex on their one year relationship because he was always on the library making notes for future lessons and exams. At first his girlfriend admired his diligence but as time passes by she loathed him for not giving enough attention.

She dumped him a year before graduating making him more focused on academics. It's an easy way to bury his sorrow.

"Huh, we didn't even fucked on the course of our relationship. I guess i really neglected her."

He mused as he boil water on the stove, he made his way to the closet about to get his favorite shirt when his shirt got snagged on a protruded nail.

"FUCK! My favorite shirt!"

He shout angrily as he unhooked the shirt from the nail, his favorite shirt is a gift from a friend during his freshman years. It says "Oh no! Cringe!" with a cat on it, it was a wacky yet beautiful shirt which he love to wear when he is home.

Even though it has a hole, he would still wear it.A hole can't stop him from wearing this magnificent shirt.

Eating the soggy noodles which he forgot on the table he lament the lack of taste.

"I got a stable job but i can't even afford to buy delicious shit. Huh, maybe i'm just lazy."

He shrugged as he realized his tardiness, or he didn't want to admit it. He made way to the bath room, turning the valve for hot water as he check the temperature with his toes.

After achieving the perfect warmth for the bath, he sinks in and let his body relax. Drying his hair, he approaches the corridor leading to the bedroom while lamenting the lack of presence in his apartment. No one besides his parents have an active contact with him due to the pressure of being an employee of a prestigious company, add the ambition of climbing the company ranks faster making it the perfect situation to be a single with nobody to hang out with.

"Everything has bad side, no need to fret the lack of friends."

He talked to himself as he put the towel on his closet and got ready for a long sleep, his thoughts wander as he closed his eyes awaiting to be claimed by the darkness. Not knowing this will be his last sleep in this lonely apartment, he snores as he forget his daily problems.

Days later, a corpse was located in an apartment where a young office worker was found dead on arrival. Experts concluded that the victim suffered a cardiac arrest while having a nightmare at the same time which is quite rare. The death of this young man is quite unlucky, he didn't have any major health problem or genetic disease.

A funeral was held in the hometown of his parents, where his past friends and even his ex girlfriend attended to mourn the loss of a diligent and kind man. His parent is weeping on his sudden death without thanking him for being a great son who strived hard for the family.

He was buried as his soul wander the vast universe and settle on a young cubs body marking the start of his journey for hegemony.