u/sioxxxx

I need to vent because my heart genuinely hurts right now. I have this "friend" who practically never reaches out. She doesn't call, she doesn't text, and if I don't initiate, we go a whole year without speaking.
Today, out of nowhere, I saw her name lighting up my phone screen. For a split second, my heart warmed up. I genuinely thought, “Oh, she finally missed me. She’s calling to check in on me and see how I’m doing.”
Nope. The moment I answered, it became clear she only called because she’s in a tight spot and needs money.
It feels so incredibly insincere…
Why would anyone ask for money from someone who they don’t even care. I thaught she is calling because I was wrong, She wants to talk with me. Damn.

I’m currently diving into Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities to challenge my English and expand my vocabulary. While I absolutely love the rhythm and atmosphere of Victorian prose, I sometimes wonder if internalizing these older sentence structures and archaic phrasings is practical for modern fluency.
What are your thoughts on using classic literature for language learning? Do you prefer sticking to contemporary books, or do you find older prose rewarding?