The speaker, Tulip, introduces herself and her family situation. She and her twin sister, Jasmine, live with their mother, who has always worked abroad and only sees them every two years. Tulip's father left their mom for someone else, and Tulip's grades were never as high as Jasmine's. However, Tulip had a unique talent for fashion and could make dresses out of anything.
One day, their dad sent a letter announcing his departure, and their mom collapsed from the shock. She had suffered a brain injury and was now acting like a five-year-old. Tulip was forced to take care of her mother and Jasmine, who showed no interest. Tulip discovered the internet and started researching her mom's illness. She vowed to work hard to afford the expensive cure.
Tulip's grades improved, and she started studying fashion, even winning a competition. However, her rival, Eva, stole her design and presented it as her own, causing Tulip to lose. Tulip, however, had a backup plan and presented a different design, which impressed the judges and won her the competition.
Tulip's mother's surgery was scheduled, and they were flying to New York for it. Just as Tulip was taking the luggage out, she saw Jasmine hugging their mom. Tulip pulled Jasmine away from mom, accusing her of not caring for her when she needed her the most. Jasmine fell down on her knees and cried, admitting she made a huge mistake and promising to spend the rest of her life making it up to them. Tulip, however, insisted that Jasmine would only spend her life regretting her bad decisions. With that, Tulip took her mom's hand and left with her.
1. The speaker, Tulip, lives with her mother and twin sister, Jasmine. Their father works abroad, so they only see him every two years. [Source: Document 1]
2. Tulip was a naughty kid growing up, while Jasmine was her mother's dream child, always having perfect grades and manners. [Source: Document 1]
3. Tulip's mother found fault with everything Tulip did and compared her to Jasmine. [Source: Document 1]
4. Tulip had an amazing eye for fashion and could make dresses for herself out of anything. [Source: Document 1]
5. Tulip's mother suffered a brain injury, which resulted in her having the mind of a five-year-old. [Source: Document 1]
6. Tulip had to grow up and take care of her mother. [Source: Document 1]
7. Tulip started focusing on her studies and within weeks, her grades were the highest in class. [Source: Document 1]
8. Tulip signed up for a fashion competition but was pushed aside by Eva. [Source: Document 1]
9. Tulip and Jasmine worked together on the competition and Tulip won. [Source: Document 1]
10. Tulip started her own fashion business, initially buying used clothes and transforming them into beautiful pieces. [Source: Document 1]
11. Tulip's fashion business grew over the years and she even got her fashion degree by studying on the side after graduation. [Source: Document 1]
12. Tulip had to interview Eva for the post of a manager at her company. [Source: Document 1]
13. Tulip's mother's surgery was scheduled and they were flying to New York for it. [Source: Document 1]
14. Jasmine showed up at Tulip's office and expressed her regret for turning away from Tulip when she needed her the most. [Source: Document 1]
15. Tulip and her mother left for the hospital in a cab. [Source: Document 1]