Revealed-Personal Narrative

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David stepped into his recently renovated home already knowing something was wrong. Although everything seemed right on the sunny Milwaukee day, he could sense his mom’s discomfort as she greeted him. Typically this time of year, the culmination of his eighth grade school year, had the complete opposite feel to it. Most children, like the ones who lived in the homes adjacent to his, were animated and excited for the start of the summer. But this year was different. David knew something was wrong as soon as he spotted his dad lounging upright on the only available couch. His dad was never home before him and never left work before 6:30. “David…”, his mom started, “Your father and I have something to tell you...” “We’re moving.” said his dad, …show more content…

His mind was struggling to comprehend the news that seemingly loomed in, without any warning signs. But then it all clicked, his mind verifying the facts presented to him.. The mysterious new “friends” of his parents that had started invading his home more and more. Potential buyers of his house. His mom’s newfound frugality and how she had been meticulously clipping a plethora of coupons recently. She was saving to buy a new home. His dad working more and more and never being home. He was trying to escape the reality that they were moving. His mom’s urging to get him on social media. She wanted him to meet new friends. All of this added up to the stark, new reality. He was leaving Milwaukee, the only home he had ever know. He was leaving Nick, Chris, and Ryan, his best friends since he was six. But know it was all gone. Because of his ignorant and mindless parents. David couldn’t bear the sight of the viciously evil people who had ruined his humdrum, but still good life, so he ran out of the house, hurtling through the streets of Milwaukee with no destination on his mind, only hearing the endless drone of cars passing by

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