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Mistake

May 6, 2019
By Anonymous

It late at night in San Antonio where an art exhibit has been presented . There were many beautiful paintings , drawings , and famous figures made by artist all around the world , but there was one painting that everyone has admired . It was made by an ordinary girl named Gabby , that was still in high school . People wanted to buy the painting off of her . Like how can a simple creative object be worth so much ? she said in her head . She didn’t intend to sell her painting but for such a big price offer how can she hold back .

    After finishing high school she decided to sell her creativity for a living . Soon she started traveling to different places like museums and exhibits to make money . It wasn't easy because people had different taste . Either way her paintings were exquisite.

     It went from small exhibits to the biggest popular museums around the world . One day she stopped in England for a few days to learn about their environment and culture , she noticed so much beauty in the country so besides drawing and painting views she painted beauty and feelings in it. She became famous for her artwork but it didn't really give her much to live on . There were days where she stayed on the street ; couldn't afford a house or any place to live .

   While walking down the street she saw herself on a big screen then for a second she thought to herself " why do I look so wealthy on tv but in reality I'm actually living on the streets ". Gabby began running to the airport with tears coming down her face .

    Finally , deciding to go back home where she had wealth . As gabby got home she began banging on the door of the house where she grew up in , thinking that her mother or father would answer . It was a complete stranger who answered the door threatening to call the police if she didn't leave .

   Once again , she's back on the street , realizeing her mistakes for leaving her family and shutting them out for money . Having nowhere to go , she walks down the streets of her hometown and seeing everything looking the same . Finally making her stopping point she stopped at a park . Walking to a bench lying under a tree ; sits down and says " what a mistake ".


The author's comments:

this is a story relating to my aunt growing up


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