Crushed Hope

"Take a good look at me." Tina gestured at her beautiful self from head to toe. "And take a good look at yourself. What do you see?"

The doctor's lips curled up in a captivating smile as he took this rare opportunity to drink in Tina's gorgeous appearance.

"I see a beautiful and elegant-looking young lady with a great sense of humour and a young man hoping for a chance to dine with her."

Tina scoffed, shaking her head in pity.

"You know what, it's okay to dream big? That will help you work harder in the future to buy yourself a nice pair of suits that would make you more presentable."

"But in the meantime, I'll advise you to look for someone that falls within your strata. Someone who looks as miserable as you do." Tina said softly while her eyes scanned the cafe, ignoring the look of astonishment and humiliation in the doctor's eyes.