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  • Essay / My Closet - 1173

    My ClosetI sat quietly on the couch next to my father. His muscular little arm stretched above my head as if to protect his little girl. His fingers got lost in my strands of hair, as I pulled my head forward as if to signal to him that I didn't want him to play with my hair. My new doll with big blonde curls and skin that smelled like a baby's skin after I put her down. I have just been powdered, rested on my knees. My soft hands caressed the little doll as if it were alive. My father knelt down and kissed my forehead and said, “Don’t worry, princess, mom will… Oh, here she is now!” I jumped out of my warm, sheltered seat and sprinted to the front window as fast as my little legs could move. My fingers gripped the long wooden windowsill and my little pug nose pressed against the pain of the window. My breath made the window feel frosty as my eyes strained to see my mother getting out of her car. My toes ached as I struggled to stay connected to the outside world. Too late. I could already hear my mother's graceful footsteps coming up the stairs. She carefully opened the door that gave access to my kitchen and I threw myself into her arms. My mother cried out in shock and a hint of exhaustion, “Meggie darling, mom is very tired. Please be a little more careful next time. " " Mom ! Mom ! Dad bought me a new cart today, her name is Madeline. Look! Look!" "Oh, very nice darling. I have a surprise for you too. " " What is this ? What is that?" I exclaimed, quickly jumping into the kitchen. My mind raced. Was it another doll? Maybe the game I wanted? Tinkerbell perfume! That's what it must be. I had always wanted Tinkerbell perfume. Every time I saw it in a store I would scream and point at it with such excitement. magic that would make me fly My imagination always ran with ideas, as most children always do My mother squeezed my hand firmly and led me into the living room at a slow pace that indicated she. was nervous but excited She gently sat me down next to my father. Her smile had never been so huge..