Curse Of Columbus Essay

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Living in Columbus can be a blessing and a curse for Tyler. It’s a blessing because it’s all he’s ever known. Which, isn’t technically true since he’d been to other states and Ohio’s various surrounding cities. But, it’s a curse because he isn’t able to escape it. His wings have been clipped from the day his family decided to move out without any notification, and sell the house to family far richer than Tyler. In order to buy his childhood home back, he’d have to go back in time and not go to medical school. Not an option for him.

Ever since graduating from Ohio State University College of Medicine, days had become a continuous loop, for each one felt like the previous. Work, Play, Sleep. And of course eating would somehow work its way in
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He was taken aback, almost whacking her on accident with his right hand holding a coffee mug.

“Yes, What?” he asked, his eyes wide from the sudden outburst that could only come from Melanie Martinez. He was lucky he didn't spill any coffee on his only pair of scrubs. They were maroon.

“You’re going to go deaf if you keep listening to music that loudly,” she sighed, setting her favorite pink mug on the counter and pouring in creamer over her own coffee. Tyler had been specifically told never to use that mug, unless in a state of emergency.

“Sorry mom, it’s kind of the point. Won’t have to hear your voice again.” He got a well deserved shove from that one, which actually almost knocked him off his feet. He loved Melanie's singing and speaking voice and she knew that.

“How could I have picked you over Ashlyn to room with me, honestly? If it wasn’t for high school when you put the ass in class you’d be out on the streets-”

“Hey now! I would’ve found somewhere, I’m sure you’re not the only person who’d be willing to let me stay in their home.”

This was a touchy subject for

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