Things Fall Apart: A Fictional Narrative

“Don’t worry about it,” replied Shaun in an attempt to extinguish her astonishment, “Everyone puts up a fight once in awhile.” “Not me,” Shara responded proudly, “I am now a proud graduate of Eastworth High, and tomorrow, I’m going to prove my determination to the world.” Shaun chuckled to himself and continued walking down the dimly lit street road. Shara knew he could care less about school. The truth was he had dropped out of high school two years ago when the couple had first begun dating. As of tonight, Shara had officially finished her schooling and had only one final exam to complete tomorrow, The Test. Shaun would take it as well of course, but it had been said that those who finished high school had an advantage in their success on it. Although Shara knew this quite well, she also knew Shaun. Granted, Shaun was not the most academically smart man, but he was sweet and kind, and that was all that truly mattered to her. She reached for his hand dangling just to the right of her and grasped it. She looked up at him and smiled a smile full of warmth and gratitude. In that moment, she knew she loved Shaun and nothing was going to change that. They
It seemed odd that her parents, both doctors, would be awake so late at night when they should have been fast asleep getting all the rest they could. When they told Shara to have a seat in the living room she did so willingly, yet she was not sure what to expect. Just three minutes later, her mother and father joined her on the couch. Shara watched as her mom entered the room carrying a tray with three cups of freshly brewed tea. “Shara dear, your father and I would like to speak to you about your day tomorrow. We know you are already aware, but in a few hours you must take The Test.” Shara was unsure why her mother would bring up this topic hours before Shara would leave to take The Test, but she went along with the conversation