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clothes and toiletries bag fit in it along with my laptop and other tech gear I stole fro

n dorm room, and laughed as I slammed the door, t

and stared out the window, watching as Stanford slowly started to fade into the distance. I never left campus much except to get basic groceries, so I never

felt a surge of energy. He smiled at my generous tip, and I

ded to explore the shops. I walked into a boutique, and looked at all the beautiful garments. I've been i

y yoga pants that were littered with holes. I'm surprised my converse lasted as long

airs of jeans, 3 more yoga pants, a pair of vans, Nike Free Runs, a pair of boots, and 2 pairs

he card and felt relief wash over me as it was accepted immedia

uns, and threw on the comfortable leather jacket. I took my old clothes and shoved

uy happiness must have bee

d the shops again. I stopped in front an overwhelmingly lar

n I help you?" Th

ooked around at the powders and brushes. I picked a brush up

t need makeup. But if you're interested in keeping your n

I repeated to her, hoping she catches the hint

y. I hesitantly nodded. I followed the preppy assis

s I called my eyebrows. I looked at my red and swollen forehead and was surp

g my hair, all I had to

uched, they brushed the bottoms of my eyebrows. She finished my look by applying some lip gloss. I

ara to me, and I ended up buying it all a

my clothes didn't have holes in them, and I was properly dressed for winter. This is the first time that I was able to afford the luxuries of makeup. This is t

irst time I f

sleep take over me as the

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ones said to me as she practically

. It was true, she went out of her way to tutor me for free for an entire year. My time at Whitmore was enjoyable because of Mrs.

aduate so enough with the formalities." She said cheerfully. "How's your

cost to actually apply to these programs, let alon

s at Stanford. I'll be able to waive your entrance fee as well as

've already don't so much for me." I admitted. I didn't feel worthy

re gifted Rebel, and you have such an incredible li

aptop I borrowed on my first day 4 years ago.

gift." She said smiling at me bef

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't have a nightmare on this crowded plane. I coul

Giana has such high expectations and hopes for me, however, I don't think that using m

rabbed my shopping bags and l

while they prepared the food, I looked around the dim lit restaurant. It was elegant, every table covered with red table clothes that were decorated with

beans. I even tried to dig in the dumpster once when I was 12. I just got out of class and felt too weak to walk the rest of the way h

food to me. I smiled as the delicious scent hit my nose. I

St. Anderso

er upcoming surgery. I even upgraded her treatment, spending much more than anticipated. Relief took over me know that she is going to be

e sunken in and her face looked thin, making her high cheek bones more pronounced. Her bl

said in a

ou?" She said, attempting t

bags down on a table a

I said supporting h

u!" She laughed. She took my face in

look so grown up." She said

d. The containers held turkey cooked and seasoned to perfection. It also had garl

t all up for her. Her eyes widened as

can aff-" she started her voice slight

red and I wanted to have our first time eating

Oh dear God please tell me you aren't stri

per. Re

instead of an internship or a career. She was crying hysterical

an advance so I can pay for your medical bills." I lied. She di

She said calming down. "I'm so proud of y

I'm hungry as fuck." I said

g lady." She said, pointing a

said before I shoved garlic