Compulsive Buying

It’s early Saturday morning. Monica jumps out of bed, grabs an empty glass, and heads to the window. She sees her neighbor and friend, Mary, hanging clothes. Abruptly, she rushes to shower, grabs her handbag and a sandwich, and heads into town. From Queens Park to Edgars, Monica shops excessively—clothes, chocolates, shoes, makeup—her trolley is overflowing. In Woolworths, she hides from Mary. When John calls, she lies about being in bed, though it's already past 3 PM. At home, Monica stares at her overfilled closet—many items still sealed. She lies on her bed, regretting her spending spree.