The Great Gatsby: 5 years ago
Chapter 1
Hi I'm Gatsby. Jay Gatsby. I am guessing that you want to know about my life. What happened 5 years ago? Well you are about to find out.
…
I was alone when this started out. I was growing up not knowing what to do. Then finally I decided, I've had enough. That's when I decided to leave. That's where the story really begins.
It was 1917. I was so young. I was just a normal boy. I wanted money. But then I met her.
She was so beautiful. Long, blonde hair. I never saw anyone that looked as beautiful as her.
"Hello", she said.
"Hi."
"I'm Daisy."
"Gatsby, Jay Gatsby. It's a pleasure to meet you."
We met at her house, at least I think it was her house. At that time I did not have a home, and her house was the biggest house I have ever seen. I wandered throughout that house, amazed by what I was seeing, then I saw her. As she walked upstairs, of course, I followed her. I was in the military when this started. When I saw her. So, up I went and there she was. That is when I started to really like her. Time wasn't an object for me, because I was with her.
"You are so beautiful."
She didn't respond, but she just gave me a smile. A smile saying "Thanks I can't wait to see you again."
That is where it all started. Where the story really begins.