I am Amylan, I’m just a college student. I live with my grandma, names Poppy. My parents died when I was 7, they killed because an accident. Grandma Poppy very loves and cares of me. Because I am the only one grandchild in my family and I don't have parents. She always makes me a delicious food, actually I don't want to bother her, she is 65 years old, it is the right time to have a nice rest for her. I want to bring her to "Island of Heaven" but I don't have enough money to buy a ticket.
One activity that I hate most is cooking! I think it’s just waste my time, I prefer to clean all dishes in my home than cooking in the kitchen and my body become very stink!. My grandma always asks me to learn anything about cook from her, and practice it. " You are a woman, you will have a husband and become a mother for your child.
Shane, my boyfriend has a bad hobby. He loves to eat much, especially apple pie and soup, his hobby it is reverse from mine. Next week will be his birthday, for special gift, he asked me to make him a little box of apple, he is very bothering me, but... I think it's not so bad to cook a pie apple for my lovely boy friend.
I walk alone Grossy street, but my eyes directed at the Pie restaurant, there noted "Making the nicest Apple Pie contest", and the present is have a trip to Island of Heaven". It is very attractive. I immediately go home to learn all about making a delicious apple pie, because she is very good to make apple pie. Sweetly, she teaches me how to cook apple pie. She teaches me step by step without weary and keep patient. Everyday I try to make a good apple pie.
The contest held today, I am ready to get a contest and of course the present. I beg my grandma's bless, to keep my faith. My lovely boyfriend accompanies me to join the contest, he wait for me during the contest. I do the contest with all of my hearth and inspiration, even doubtful come to me, sometimes. 2 hours left and I have finished the contest. I just have to wait the result. I hold Shane's hand strongly, and pray to god, I expect to win, I hope god will answer my pray.
The time of result is coming now, the jury will read the result, start from the third winner.... " Louisa Hugbanks, get the third winner". My hand is trembling and I hold his hand stronger. The jury continue to read the runner up, " Billy Aston, get the runner up!". My heart feels mixing, because several second later, will be the big decision for me. " And the great Champion for making the Nicest Apple Pie Contest" the jury is stop talking, The condition become very quite. " Is..." he stop again. " Amylan Tucker !" The jury continue. I can't believe this, it such a dream for me! Shane immediately hug me, " Congratulation, Amy ! you do the best ".
I come home happily, impatient to tell this good news for my Grandma. I knock the door, but no one answer. The door didn't lock by my Grandma. I am becoming Worry about my grandma. I open the door and....Congratulation, darling " grandma said. She held a party and invited my friends. We are enjoying the party. After all, I tell my grandma that the gift is especially given for her, she cried the tears Shane thank me and have a big smile. She can go to Island of Heaven and I am satisfied.
One think that I should do, it is making the special apple pie for Shane , my lovely boyfriend, tomorrow will his birthday. " Oh .... I love you so much !", Shane whispered, and grab the apple pie, and of course give me a hug!. I feel glad after all this time, in fact, we should try everything we have, so we can feel brand new and can make everybody feels happy!


By:Nishrin Azzely Q

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