September 1922

Tom and I decided to leave our house in light of recent events in and around the area. A good friend of mine, Jay Gatsby, died the other day after being shot by a man who accused him of killing his wife with a car. For unexplainable reasons, I feel like it was my fault that he was killed. I could not stand to attend the funeral the other day because of my feeling of unexplainable guilt. He tried to make me feel happy and comfortable. No one else has ever tried as hard as him to impress me. I will miss him!

July 1922

I cannot believe it! Jay Gatsby lives across the bay from me and next door to Nick. What a coincidence! I never knew that I’d ever see him again. It’s been a very long time since I’ve seen him. He still has his charm, but seems a little different than he used to with his large mansion. He is now a successful man and  likely richer that Tom...  

June 1922

As I have feared for a while, Tom has another female that he sometimes visits. I do not know who the woman is because Tom, of course, tries to hide this secret from me. He has been in a similar situation before, but that was before we moved to New York. I greatly dislike that he spends so much time away from home, which I presume he spends with this other woman. The other day he was gone for the entire afternoon. At least Jordan, who visits sometimes, keeps me company.

May 1922

A relative of mine, Nick, came to visit the other day. He lives across the bay from Tom and me. It was excruciatingly hot when he visited. A friend of mine, Jordan, was also visiting at the time. I might add that she and Nick would make a perfect couple. But that is beside the point… We all had a wonderful time together, except during Tom’s absence on the phone…

April 1920

Our child Pammy was just born the other day. I only can hope that she grows up to be a fool. It seems like being a fool is the route to take as a female in society in order to be successful. Not many women are successful by themselves. Of course, Jordan is an exception. Luckily, I’ve hired a nurse to take care of the child as she grows and matures. The nurse can be the one to deal with the foolishness.

June 1919

Tom and I are now married! I was a little hesitant the night before the wedding, but looking back I realize the wedding was just perfect. He had a hundred people come down from Chicago in four private cars and bought a whole floor of the Seelbach Hotel. He also bought me a string of pearls that is worth three hundred and fifty thousand dollars! This is proof that he does love me.

After the wedding, we went on a three-month honeymoon to the South Seas. There we enjoyed the beauty of the waters and beaches. We got to relax and play games while on the honeymoon. I also returned with some souvenirs, none of which are cheap.

March 1919

I have met a man named Tom Buchanan. He comes from a rich family and has inherited his family’s wealth. We spent time together the other night going to various clubs and stores. He bought me a collection of fancy items that I cannot help but adore. They are just perfect. 

September 1918

Gatsby, where are you? It has been months since your departure to the war and yet I have heard nothing from you. Every day I wake up early, worried that you may have been killed, hurt, or captured. The war is about to end, however. I am beginning to grow impatient and have had to find a job that supports me. I will be awaiting your return or letter explaining when you will return.

February 1918

Jay has just told me that he is going to war. I am so scared that he will not return safely or even at all. He tried to reassure me and promise that he will return safely and quickly, however, I am still unsure if he will be safe. The newspapers throughout the country often contain dreadful news headlines concerning the war. Many are dying and all I can do is pray and hope that Jay will fulfill his promise.

October 1917

Jay Gatsby! Those are the only words that I can process in my head.  I have never met a man in my life like him. He is so joyful and flattering. It is unfortunate that he does not have much money, but I can look past that because he is so charming. I only pray that he is not asked to serve in the war because I don’t know how I’d live without him during his absence.