Die sagte somerson lig val oor die universiteitsbiblioteek in Stellenbosch.

The soft summer sunlight falls over the university library in Stellenbosch.

Boeke staan in lang rye, stil getuies van die kennis wat hulle dra.

Books stand in long rows, silent witnesses to the knowledge they carry.

Anika sit by 'n studietafel met haar boeke en notas verspreid soos 'n warboel van gedagtes voor haar.

Anika sits at a study table with her books and notes spread out like a tangle of thoughts before her.

Haar oë flits heen en weer, maar haar gedagtes bly by Marietjie, haar jonger sussie.

Her eyes dart back and forth, but her thoughts remain with Marietjie, her younger sister.

Anika se lewe het skielik verander.

Anika's life has suddenly changed.

Haar ouers is nie meer hier nie, en nou moet sy sorg vir haar sussie.

Her parents are no longer here, and now she has to care for her sister.

Marietjie het pas by haar ingetrek en Anika probeer nog gewend raak aan hierdie nuwe rol as ouer.

Marietjie has just moved in with her, and Anika is still trying to adjust to this new role as a parent.

"Pieter," sê sy sag toe haar vriend by haar aansluit, "ek weet nie hoe ek alles gaan regkry nie.

"Pieter," she says softly when her friend joins her, "I don't know how I'm going to manage everything."

"Pieter, altyd 'n steunpilaar, sit sy rugsak neer en kyk simpatiek na haar.

Pieter, always a pillar of support, puts down his backpack and looks at her sympathetically.

"Jy hoef nie alles alleen te doen nie, Anika," sê hy kalm.

"You don't have to do everything alone, Anika," he says calmly.

"Een stap op 'n slag.

"One step at a time."

"Anika sug en kyk af na haar skoot.

Anika sighs and looks down at her lap.

Sy was nog altyd 'n goeie student.

She has always been a good student.

Nou voel dit onmoontlik om alles in balans te kry.

Now it feels impossible to keep everything balanced.

Hulle begin studeer, die stil murmur van die biblioteek soos 'n troos.

They begin studying, the quiet murmur of the library a comfort.

Maar Anika se gedagtes dwaal af na Marietjie.

But Anika's thoughts wander to Marietjie.

Die skoolverslae, die aandetes, die troos wat sy moes bied—al hierdie verantwoordelikhede het haar oorweldig.

The school reports, the dinners, the comfort she had to provide—all these responsibilities overwhelmed her.

Uiteindelik breek Anika af.

Eventually, Anika breaks down.

Sy laat haar pen val en begin trane onderdruk.

She drops her pen and starts to suppress tears.

Pieter kyk op, onmiddellik bekommerd.

Pieter looks up, immediately concerned.

"Anika, jy kan nie alles alleen dra nie.

"Anika, you can't carry everything alone."

"In daardie oomblik besef sy dat Pieter reg is.

In that moment, she realizes Pieter is right.

Sy draai na hom toe en snik.

She turns to him and sobs.

"Ek weet ek moet hulp vra," sê sy skuldig, "maar ek weet nie waar om te begin nie.

"I know I need to ask for help," she says guiltily, "but I don't know where to start."

"Pieter gryp haar hand.

Pieter squeezes her hand.

"Ons sal 'n plan maak.

"We'll make a plan.

Kom ons gaan na die dosente en studentevoorligting.

Let's go to the lecturers and student counseling.

Hulle sal verstaan.

They will understand.

Jy is nie alleen nie.

You are not alone."

"Die volgende dag stap Anika, met Pieter aan haar sy, na die universiteitskantore.

The next day, Anika, with Pieter by her side, walks to the university offices.

Sy vertel haar storie en vra vir hulp.

She tells her story and asks for help.

Die dosente is ondersteunend.

The lecturers are supportive.

Hulle reël meer buigbare sperdatums en hulpbronne om haar te help.

They arrange more flexible deadlines and resources to assist her.

Na daardie afspraak voel Anika 'n gewig van haar skouers opgelig.

After that appointment, Anika feels a weight lifted off her shoulders.

Met die ondersteuning van die universiteitsgemeenskap en Pieter aan haar sy, begin sy 'n nuwe ritme vind.

With the support of the university community and Pieter by her side, she begins to find a new rhythm.

Marietjie is gelukkig en veilig.

Marietjie is happy and safe.

Anika slaag steeds in haar studies, en meer belangrik, sy leer dat sy nie skaam hoef te wees om hulp te vra nie.

Anika still succeeds in her studies, and more importantly, she learns that she shouldn't be ashamed to ask for help.

Die son buite skyn steeds helder, en binne-in die biblioteek is Anika weer aan die werk.

The sun outside still shines brightly, and inside the library, Anika is back to work.

Hierdie keer met 'n glimlag en die wete dat sy nie alleen hoef te wees nie.

This time with a smile and the knowledge that she doesn't have to be alone.

'n Nuwe hoofstuk het begin, en sy is reg om dit aan te pak.

A new chapter has begun, and she is ready to tackle it.