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On the north side of Los Angles, there lived a young lively American couple, Joanne and Melvin Mercer. Mr. and Mrs. Mercer have been married for two years and have not had a child. Though they do want kids of their own, they have not had any luck. On December 18th, at four in the morning, Joanne proposed a thought that would change their lives forever. “Honey wake up! I have an idea,” whispered Joanne. “Its four in the morning honey, I hope it’s a good one,” replied Melvin. “Well, I’ve been thinking about it, and I feel like we should adopt a child. We’ve been trying to have one for about two years now, and it doesn’t look like were going to be able to have one on our own. I thought about it, prayed on it and I think that God has a little …show more content…

Tahj put his head down in disappointment of his own self and walked up to his room. The next morning Tahj promised he would get on the bus and actually get off at the right stop this time. This was his first day at a predominately white school. It started off as your average first day of school, go to a few classes, like some teachers more than others and meet a few potential friends. But at lunch Tahj’s day became a little more special when a gorgeous girl who decided to come over to greet him. “Hi, I’m Jessica. Is this seat taken?” she asked “If it is you can have my seat and I’ll just stand,” said Tahj Jessica blushed and broke into laughter. Tahj introduced himself and they continued their conversation from lunch into the hallways before the last class of the day. Little did they know, Jessica’s boyfriend Brent and his friend were following them since they left the cafeteria. “So why don’t you write down your phone number before I don’t want it anymore,” said Tahj. “Why don’t you get away from my girl before I kick your ass” “Who’s this kid?” “I’m your worst nightmare buddy boy, now step off if you know what’s good for you.” Brent didn’t frighten Tahj at all he starred at him with a sinister smile. Though he wasn’t scared of Brent he wanted to choice his words wisely, because he wanted to make sure his promise of staying out of trouble and flying right came to past. “Look tough guy, I’m gone I don’t want any

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