It's really none of my business, but here's What I Was Thinking! (1)

Now I didn't say much the day that Gatsby and Tom had their big brawl over who loved Daisy, and more importantly, who Daisy loved more. However, I sure was silently judging. I mean, ever since Daisy and I were little girls, she was always so submissive. She didn't want to hurt Tom's feelings so she told him she did love him. This really had me biting my tongue because I knew it wasn't true. Daisy gave into what others wanted for the sake of pleasing everyone and keeping peace. I'm the closest friend she's ever had. I have always known the Gatsby was the only man for her. I also know that Tom made her feel less lonely. This was why Daisy may have fallen for him. I feel as though she missed having a man in her life. I wanted to scream at Tom, telling him that he was just warming Gatsby's seat and now that he's back, Tom should leave. I wanted to tell Daisy off for just sitting there and letting these men talk for her. I feel like this is an ongoing problem for me. I always have so much on my mind but I never feel like it's my place to share my opinion. It's not like Daisy would listen to me and stand up for herself anyway. She is so set on being good that she doesn't realize that she is being taken advantage of. I will never let a man take advantage of me the way Daisy lets Tom take advantage of her.

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