Short Story About 9/11 Day

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The 9/11 Day There was a girl named Alice. She had never met her mother nor father. One day a woman named Kendra Malik Taylor, who adopted Alice when she was 2. Alice never loved Kendra as a child would to their parents. She would yell, cry, hit, ignore, try to run away, have a tantrum, and won't wouldn’t listen. But, Kendra loved Alice with all her heart even when she does the most. They lived in a very big house in NYC on 1073 Cherry Street. Kendra worked in the twin tower on the left, Alice went to help out at the daycare while Kendra was working on their right. But just remember Alice is only 12. September 11th, Alice and Kendra drove to the twin towers and did what they do. Alice was at a table drawing a picture of what she thought her mother and father would look like. The teacher announced “snack time to everyone”. “Would you like a snack” she said to Alice. Uh….”No” she replied hiding her paper under her arm. “Ok then …show more content…
She pushed and shoved her way out of the crowd. But before she could get on the van to leave it had already left. She was the only child left. She stood there miserable not bowing what to do. If Kendra died where would she go to. She looked back up at the burning towers and saw a person jump from it. A tear rolled down her cheek but she wiped it off quickly. Hey you! A fireman shouted. “What” Alice said smirky like. “You were suppose to get on the van”! He said angrily. “Well, I missed it” she said. “Why didn't you tell someone”. “Because I don't care”! She said shouting in anger. “Well why don't ya” he said. “Because I don't have anyone to go to everyday”. “You an orphan” . “It's what it feels like” she said looking down. “But I'm adopted to a girl named Kendra”. I hat- she stopped again. Something didn't feel right when she said hate or mother. “I just umm”… she said wordless. “I need her”... she said blinking back tears. Well kid ya know

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