I winced at the obnoxiouly loud creaking of the door as I pushed it open. I glanced at the clock and froze when I realised it was almost 4 in the morning, praying that all the noise hadn't waken my parents up. I remained where I was for a few seconds and not hearing any sound coming from upstairs, quietly taking my shoes and jacket off. I glanced at my outfit and realised that in my drunken/hungover state, I'd forgotten to change back into my parent approved halloween costume and thanked god that no one was awake. Hearing a noise I turned around suddenly and tripping over my own feet fell down onto the floor, while making a lot my noise than the one I thought I had heard.
I quickly and quietly tried to get up onto my feet, all the while cursing myself for deciding to drink at the party. What had I been thinking, I thought, when I decided it would be even more brilliant to come home. If mom or dad woke up and saw me right now, I would be dead. Without a lot more noise I managed to get to my room, which was thankfully across the top floor of the house from both my parents and my big brother Jack's room.
Entering my room I took my phone out of the purse and saw that I had a few messages. Two of them were from Merry, my best friend asking me if I had made it home yet and the other 4 messages were from Kevin asking me if I was sure going home was such a good idea. As I was replying to both of them, I heard the door open behind me and "What the he** are you wearing". I spun around and there was Jack starting at me, looking pissed...
The story of a 21 year old college student in the midst of balancing between two worlds. The amazing culture and traditions of India and the moderness of her world in America.
This blog reminds me of the things that i've done that i wish my mother never finds out. I know how difficult it is to balance two worlds. This blog has feeling and description to it.
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I like your writing style, but considering it's a first post, it's a bit short and besides from the title, I didn't feel a connection to you. But I think it's gonna be a good read, so I'll check out the next post.
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Fenhu- its okay. I would love to get some constructive criticism. This is my first time trying to write a fictional story so please bear with me while I get a good hold on what I am doing.
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