My One And Only

"Why is this so difficult?", an eighteen-year-old Amy banged her head against the book and wondered, feeling like crying her eyes out. Economics was supposed to be all about common sense! But the words before her seemed to be making no sense! She understood the mathematical concepts, the complicated bar graphs and demand and supply equations! But this was beyond her scope. But it needed to be done.

As her hand fidgeted with the ring around her neck, she remembered AJ's last words to her," Do not hesitate to call me if you need something..." Maybe he could find an economic professor who would be able to help her. Taking out her phone, she dialled his number eagerly. It was actually a measly excuse but she wanted to talk to him...

"Hello?" AJ answered on the fourth ring.

"Hi. I need help." Amy wailed.

A pause and then he questioned quickly," Are you alright? Do you need me to get the guards..."