Creative Story: The Great Gatsby

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It was a warm sunny morning in East Egg and I was taking a stroll around the neighborhood, enjoying the beautiful weather. As I was walking, I received an unexpected call from Nick. I was curious to see what he was going to say.
“Daisy! Long time no see, I wanted to invite you over for some tea and catch up.” Nick said.
“Hi Nick! How are you? I would love to come over for some tea!” I replied.
“Great! And don’t bring Tom.” Nick said with a sense of caution.
“What did you say?” I questioned.
“Don’t bring Tom.”
At first I was very confused as to what Nick was asking me to do, but I realized that he had something in mind.
“Who is Tom?” I asked trying to go along with his scheme.
The day that I was to meet Nick for tea had arrived and I had woke
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I experienced countless emotions all at the same time. I was overwhelmed and for a moment, speechless. I suddenly I realized why. I saw him. Jay Gatsby, soaking wet with his hands in his pockets, looking pale and nervous. I took a moment to comprehend what was going on. Gatsby trudged into the living-room, leaving a path of droplets of water on Nick’s hardwood floor. I followed him, trying to think of something to say. I sat down on the edge of a stiff chair, trying to seem composed. I took a moment before I could …show more content…
“Luckily the clock took this moment to tilt dangerously at the pressure of his head.” (Fitzgerald 86). It is something that Daisy would not have been paying attention to because she was still in shock of how Jay Gatsby, the man that she fell in love with and had not seen in 5 years was sitting right in front of her, not saying a word. She would not have said anything to been paying attention because in the text it states “Daisy, who was sitting, frightened but graceful.” (Fitzgerald

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