The narrator, Celine, shares her life story, from being born to teenage parents who struggled financially, to her father abandoning them. Her mother, who prioritized her appearance, raised Celine. Celine worked hard to excel in school and eventually got a job as a dog walker. She caught the attention of a rich older lady, Mrs. Big, who offered to send her to a private school.
At the private school, Celine befriended a popular girl named Jasmine and started dating the football captain, Aidan. However, she also befriended a poor girl named Miranda, who was bullied by Jasmine and her friends. Celine tried to help Miranda, but ultimately pushed her away due to fear of being ostracized.
Celine's relationships with her friends and boyfriend fell apart when she stood up for herself and revealed her true living situation. She apologized to Miranda, who had moved away, but later found her and made amends.
Celine's life took a turn for the better when she started selling her mother's homemade lotion, which became a huge success. She eventually took over the business and cut ties with her mother. After graduating from college, Celine hired a private investigator to find Miranda and apologized for her past behavior. The story concludes with Celine reuniting with Aidan, who had also been looking for Miranda.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Celine, is from Oregon.
2. Celine's parents had her right after high school.
3. Celine's father left the family when she was young.
4. Celine's mother stayed at home with her and didn't work.
5. Celine's father didn't earn enough to provide for the family.
6. Celine's parents fought a lot due to financial stress.
7. Celine's father was arrested for punching a security guard.
8. Celine's mother had to work for the first time and did odd jobs.
9. Celine got a job as a dog walker in rich areas.
10. Celine met a rich older lady, Mrs. Big, who offered to send her to a private school.
11. Celine accepted the offer and started attending the private school.
12. Celine met a girl named Jasmine who became her friend.
13. Celine met a boy named Aiden who became her boyfriend.
14. Celine met a girl named Miranda who was bullied by Jasmine and her friends.
15. Celine initially befriended Miranda but then rejected her due to fear of being ostracized.
16. Aiden turned out to be Miranda's brother.
17. Celine regretted rejecting Miranda and tried to make amends.
18. Celine discovered that her mother's homemade lotion was effective in improving skin.
19. Celine started selling the lotion to her classmates and it became a huge success.
20. Celine graduated from high school and started selling the lotion online.
21. Celine's business grew, and she was able to move out of the trailer and into an apartment.
22. Celine attended college and continued to run her business.
23. Celine's mother was not responsible with the business and orders were not being delivered.
24. Celine took control of the business and kicked her mother out.
25. Celine graduated from college with honors and her company continued to grow.
26. Celine hired a private investigator to track down Miranda and apologize for her past behavior.
27. Celine finally found Miranda and apologized for her actions.
28. Miranda forgave Celine and they reunited.
29. Celine also reunited with Aiden, who was grateful for her apology to his sister.