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A Night Without Water |
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It was around nine o'clock in the evening the day before yesterday. My mom was
taking a shower, and I was quietly reading a book in my room when I suddenly
heard her call out, “Huh?” Her voice sounded confused. I quickly rushed to the
bathroom door and asked, “Mom, what’s wrong?”
She poked her head out, her face showing concern. “Quick, go turn on the other
tap and check why there’s no water!”
I darted off and twisted the other faucet, but it seemed completely
unresponsive—as if it had fallen ill. I turned it several times, but no water
came out. “Maybe the water’s been cut off,” I said. “But don’t worry, don’t we
always keep a bucket of water just in case?”
Confidently, I lifted the lid of the emergency bucket… and froze. It was
completely empty.
My grandmother, just as surprised, muttered, “We just used it up…”
Panic crept in. I rushed to the kitchen to check the kettle. There was only a
little drinking water left. A wave of anxiety surged in my chest. We had
officially entered a water emergency.
Thankfully, my mom, grandma, and I had already taken our showers. Only my dad
remained, still glued to the television, seemingly unaware of the crisis.
I cautiously poured a small cup of water from the kettle. Looking at the little
amount in my cup, I felt a twinge of guilt. Usually, I would pour myself a big
glass and throw away whatever I didn’t finish. Now, with just this little bit, I
realized how wasteful I had been.
Lying in bed that night, my mind kept racing:
What if there’s no water tomorrow? How will I brush my teeth? Wash my face? What
about cooking?
The more I thought about it, the more frightened I became. And with that fear
came a deeper regret—why hadn’t I learned to cherish water before?
The next morning, before I even put on my shoes, I dashed to the bathroom and
turned the tap. A cool stream of water flowed out. I let out a huge sigh of
relief, like a heavy burden had been lifted off my shoulders.
That short moment of crisis taught me something important. Our country already
faces water scarcity. How can we take water for granted? This experience deeply
awakened me to the importance of conserving water.
From now on, I promise—I’ll never waste a drop again. |
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