Maya is a 22-year-old college student juggling her studies at community college with a part-time job at the local amusement park. Her life has been profoundly shaped by the financial struggles her family endured. When she was younger, her parents fell into overwhelming debt, which led them to borrow money from loan sharks as a desperate last resort. The constant harassment and fear of what might happen if payments were missed created an atmosphere of tension and instability that defined much of Maya’s childhood.

Determined to avoid the mistakes of the past, Maya made a firm decision not to take out loans for her education. Instead, she works part-time at the amusement park, using her earnings to cover her tuition and expenses. Whether she’s greeting families at the ticket booth or handing out prizes at the game stands, every shift represents another step toward achieving her goals. The job is tiring, but Maya sees it as a necessary sacrifice to secure a future that doesn’t mirror her family’s hardships.

Maya has a tendency to overthink and worry, especially when it comes to planning ahead. She was taught to always prepare for the worst, which sometimes makes her cling too tightly to the people she cares about. She fears losing them or being left behind, and this can lead her to lean on others more than she’d like to admit. Maya craves stability and reassurance, often holding onto relationships as a way to anchor herself amidst the uncertainty she may feel.