The speaker, Kate, shares her story of growing up in a multi-million dollar Aerospace company. She was raised by nannies due to her parents' busy schedules, which left her feeling neglected. Kate was a fast talker, forming her first words at one year old and speaking short sentences by two. She was sociable, interacting with people everywhere, but often found herself in trouble for her disruptive behavior.
At eight years old, Kate's life changed when her parents adopted Lola, an older girl. Lola was initially unfriendly, causing tension between the two sisters. However, they eventually bonded over their shared interest in space. Kate found comfort in Lola's presence and even shared a room with her.
As Lola started high school, she began to change and started spending less time with Kate. Kate's attempts to maintain the bond were met with resistance, leading to a rift. The situation escalated when Kate discovered Lola sneaking out at night to damage their parents' company's software. This led to a confrontation, and Lola left abruptly.
Kate was hospitalized after a fall, and upon her recovery, Lola was reported missing. Months later, Lola was found, but she had moved away with her boyfriend and was studying engineering. Lola had a daughter, and she expressed her regret for causing pain to Kate and the family. Despite their past disagreements, Lola expressed her support for Kate's dream to be an astronaut.
Four years later, Kate is on her first space mission, with Lola's proud face as a reminder of their shared dream.
1. The speaker, Kate, is from New York and was born to the CEOs of a multi-million dollar Aerospace company.
2. Kate was practically raised by her nannies due to her parents' busy schedules.
3. Kate started talking early, forming her first words when she was only one year old.
4. Kate's first day of school was marked by her desire to interact with people.
5. Kate had an imaginary friend and was tested for ADHD.
6. Kate's life changed when she was eight years old, when her parents adopted a girl named Lola.
7. Lola was an employee's daughter and was adopted by Kate's parents.
8. Lola was an excellent student and helped Kate with her studies.
9. Lola started high school and changed significantly, cutting her hair short and changing her wardrobe.
10. Lola started working at her parents' company and ended up quitting.
11. Lola started dating a boy and was often out with her friends.
12. Lola disappeared one day and was reported missing to the police.
13. Kate's parents found Lola working at their company.
14. Lola was suing their company, claiming that her father's overwork led to his heart attack.
15. Kate's parents agreed to pay the damages demanded by Lola and apologized.
16. Lola moved to another town with her boyfriend and was studying engineering at Community College.
17. Kate is now on her first mission to space.