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074 creative sparks                                                                                    a collection of creative writing by EPTS  075







          because I was beautiful not because   “Oh, you’re the legendary model     mirror,  Cara?”  Diana  didn’t  answer
          they loved who I really was.”   Kate, right? About six years ago, I saw   Cara’s question but asked her instead.
             Diana sobbed for a long time, and   your face on T.V. And you’re also one of   Her face turned red as she quietly
          then she realized she should ask about   the richest people in the town, right? I   answered, “I asked for someone who
          her sister.                   have seen you in the newspaper too!”        truly loves me.”
             “What about you, Kate? You must   Ben spoke with a friendly smile. He     Cara’s only sentence answered the
          have had a very wonderful life with all   looked like a very good and caring man.   two  girls’  entire  question.  They
          that money!”                  Seeing the way he was looking at Cara       understood now that even though they
             Kate unwillingly smiled and said,   explained how much he loved her.   had everything they wanted in the
          “Not really, Diana. My life is full of   “Oh! Cara, you forgot your gifts for   world, it was all worthless because they
          loneliness. I have been all alone. Yes, it   your sisters in the car. I will go to get   didn’t have anyone to share it with or
          is true that I can spend my money on   them for you.” Ben kissed Cara’s cheek   anyone who deeply cared for them.
          everything I want. But you know what?   smoothly and ran back to the parking
          It is not good at all, having no people to   lot.
          share the happiness with. Everyone   “Looks like you have a good life,
          who acts well to me is because they   huh, Cara?” Kate asked.
          want my money. No one is my true   “Yes, I have had a very good life
          friend.” Kate and Diana started crying   since I met Ben. He has changed my
          together till one couple walked towards   life completely. He brings out the best
          them.                         in me and is always there for me when
             “Kate! Diana! It’s me, Cara!” Cara   I need him. Without him, I would never
          grinned and turned to the man standing   have made it out alive. But I guess my
          beside her.                   world is not as amazing as the most
             “This is my husband, Ben. Ben,   beautiful and the richest women in the
          these are my older sisters, Kate and   world, right?”
          Diana.”                          “What did you ask for from the
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