My Own
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What is it you wish to gain from your life?", the man inquired. The eyes of each person seated at the panel that wondered the same stared into mine. They didn't want a real answer to the common question. I knew that. They wanted to hear a perfect response. They wanted to hear about my dreams of being married with children and a stable job that would hinder me from ever leaving the place they called home. That just wasn't my future even if it was for the others who awaited in the room I had just been in who would be asked the same question today. So, I responded with the truth as passionately as she could knowing how furious her trainer would be. "I do not feel it is your place to ask anyone such a question if I am being honest. However, I will answer it to the best of my ability. My dear Elders, I do not wish for the same life as expect me to. I wish to see many beautiful things. I wish to always be present in my life. I wish to never feel like I am not entirely living. I wish to love others in the most pure way I can. I wish to be myself and live for myself every single day. I wish to never stop doing these things no matter where I am or who I may be with. By doing this, I do not question what I will gain. I know that I will procure a life filled with love and happiness." I let out a breath as my explanation came to an end. As I did, they began to whisper the words to each other that I had expected since I entered the room. "I hope that your honesty was worth it, Miss Emerald. You know where you'll be placed now", the man spat. And, I did know. I knew exactly what I had done. However, this could work. It had to.
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