Jessica
“Mom, look what I made!” My 5-year-old self happily rushed towards our mother who is cradling Penelope in her arms while proudly looking at her certificate for finishing the basic addition first in her class.
“What is it, sweetheart? Your sister just gained another achievement!” mom said, making my younger self look at Penelope with eyes sparkling with excitement, totally naïve of what is about to unfold them moment she grows and learn how cruel the world is.
“Really?!” my young self asked, clasping her hands with joy as she admired Penelope who is brimming with pride. “I will continue being the top of my class, so you should too!” she grinned.
Lifting the paper, my younger self smiled as she bragged about her family portrait. “Teacher just made us raw of what makes us the hap
