What I Was Feeling When Jay and Tom Fought For My Love
Tension has been rising between Tom and Jay
since Jay came back into my life. When we showed up at the Plaza Hotel,
things got worse. Gatsby told Tom that I never loved him and that I only
married him because Gatsby was poor. He
said she was tired of waiting for him and it was a mistake to marry Tom because
I had only ever loved Jay. I guess I
felt that way. Jay was my first beau, my
first love. I couldn’t stand it anymore,
so I told Tom the truth. I never loved
him. Not at our wedding, not on our honeymoon,
not the day he carried me all the way down to the punch bowl so my “little feet
wouldn’t even get wet.”
On the other hand, Gatsby
wants too much. I love him now. Why
can’t he understand? What more does he
want from me? Isn’t my love enough?
They mostly fought with
words, but Gatsby made a fist. I couldn’t
handle it anymore. I ran out of the room
screaming just to get away from the madness.
When I was running through the Plaza Hotel, Gatsby was following behind
as Tom was screaming on the balcony. I
could barely hear what he was saying. I
heard “drugstore,” “alcohol over the counter,” and “He’s got something new with
Wolfsheim now. Something everyone’s
afraid to talk about!”
Thankfully, no fists were
thrown. At least, I hope not.
I'm truly sorry that I allowed you to marry Tom. I always knew that you didn't love him but I thought he could at least take your mind off of Gatsby. Clearly, your feelings for Gatsby did not go away as I had thought. I must say, I was kind of rooting for Gatsby when he was arguing with Tom. I wanted Tom to storm out of the room and Gatsby to take you on his arm. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case. I genuinely feel guilty that you have to deal with this. If I hadn't let you get married to him, your life with Gatsby could have been long and beautiful. I'm truly sorry and promise to be a better friend. I cannot allow you to stay with Tom. I won't wrong you twice. You MUST get away from Tom. There is a reason you never loved him. Please do yourself a service and break free from Tom's abusive grip.
ReplyDeleteWith love and care, Jordan Baker
Daisy,
ReplyDeleteWhy did you do this to me? I tried to satisfy you in every single way. I had the looks, the money, and the status. Jay Gatsby was not better than me he was a criminal for crying out loud! I was a football star and a smart man. I gave you everything and in return you were ungrateful and stabbed me in the back. Cheating on me with Gatsby was the worst thing that anyone could ever do. You knew how I felt about him and how angry he made me yet you were a fool and threw yourself at him. I do not know how you expect me to ever forgive you.
Tom (Isabel)
How dare you say you never loved me! I can’t believe you Daisy, I have given you everything in the world and now you tell me you have never had any feelings for me ever. Not even on our wedding day? Or our extravagant honeymoon we went on? I gave you more than you could’ve ever needed and you can’t even give me your love in return. You were just in it for the money all along. You only care about yourself, and money. I’ll just go to Myrtle, she was better anyways!
ReplyDelete-Tom Buchanan