The speaker, Arya from Chicago, shares her life story, emphasizing her struggles, achievements, and growth. She recounts her childhood, where she lived with her grandmother while her dad, an Army Major, was deployed. Her father remarried and she was introduced to her new mother and sister, Jenny. Arya's father was a source of pride, and she cherished the time they spent together.
Arya and Jenny were very different, and Jenny often tried to mimic Arya's habits and outfits, which Arya found annoying. Despite this, Jenny was a constant presence in Arya's life. When Arya's father was captured in Afghanistan, Jenny and her mother downplayed the situation, which distressed Arya.
Despite the hardships, Arya found solace in her school life, particularly in her friendship with Cheryl, a new student with a rare condition called Mobius syndrome. Arya and Cheryl organized workshops to educate their classmates about Mobius syndrome, and their efforts were praised by the principal. However, Jenny's mother and Cheryl's mother had a falling out over the competition, causing Cheryl to distance herself from Arya.
Arya's life took a turn when she attended prom with Chris, who had previously shown interest in her. Jenny was upset and tried to interfere, but she was stopped by a group of girls. This incident led to a confrontation between Arya and Jenny, resulting in Jenny's expulsion from the prom.
Arya's father returned home after two years, and he expressed his disappointment in how Arya was treated in his absence. He sent his wife and Jenny packing, stating that no one would talk to his daughter like they did. This marked the end of Arya's turbulent journey, and she expressed her happiness at her father's return.
1. Arya is from Chicago and her father was an Army Major.
2. Arya's father was away for months due to his job, and her mother left them when Arya was a baby.
3. Arya's grandmother took care of her in her father's absence.
4. Arya's father remarried when she was in seventh grade, and she got a new mother and a sister.
5. Arya's stepmother was very kind and made Arya feel special.
6. Arya's stepsister, Jenny, was jealous of Arya's popularity in school.
7. Jenny tried to copy Arya in everything, including their clothes and participation in the school's drama club.
8. Jenny wanted to play the role Arya was auditioning for in the school play.
9. Arya's father got a call from a drama teacher who wanted to cast Arya in an upcoming teen movie.
10. Arya's father and a few of his teammates went missing in Afghanistan.
11. Arya's stepmother and Jenny acted like everything was normal despite the missing of Arya's father.
12. Arya's father and a few of his teammates were found missing.
13. Arya's father got a call that he and his team had to leave for Afghanistan immediately.
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