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Personal Narrative: The Restaurant

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The diner for the most part is empty, with the exception of Julia, and a group of loud unruly TEENS that sit at the opposite end of the restaurant. The group is composed of three boys and two girls. The group converses and gossips loudly. Burnt toast, watery eggs, and shriveled sausage sit upon a plate in front of Julia. Using a knife, Julia cuts apart the sausage and twirls it around her plate. It is apparent that she has no intention of eating. Julia's eyes shift up, she gazes discreetly at the teens. Her eyes focus in on one boy in particular, MICHAEL. He's handsome, stylish, and fit. Cuddled up next to Michael is JESSICA. She's everything Julia is not. Michael wraps his arms around Jessica’s waist. Julia's face drops, and she loses all
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