On a sunny day in Calabasas, California, Kim Kardashian West and her hubby Kanye West decided to go shopping at the Gucci store. Kanye wasn't feeling too up for it, because of his recent series of mental breakdowns. I mean, did you not see how fast he snatched the mike from Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards?!? Talk about HORRIFIC. Also, before his hospitalization, Kanye made a statement to the public that directly referenced slavery as a choice... To each their own opinion, but seriously, Kanye? What an absolute mess. Let's all keep him in our thoughts.
Anyways, Kim really wanted some new merchandise. After all, she's been cashing in big with her new cosmetic line. She's also been doing a ton of ads on Instagram! She just loves securing her bag! By bag, I mean money bags. But Kanye had just told Kim that he did not want to shop for new clothing because he has his own high-end clothing line. Kim a thousand percent supports Kanye, but she has a hard time sticking to one brand. She loves being seen in the most controversial yet eccentric clothing, and no offense to Kanye but his line seems pretty mediocre. Like literally something you could find at any store. It's mainly composed of neon and muted colored bike shorts, sweatpants, and hoodies. It may not be my preferred cup of tea, but Kim will use any opportunity to boost her lavish lifestyle while supporting her husband.
Even though Kanye is Kim's third husband, they are definitely soulmates. Kim worships Kanye as a musician and husband, and Kanye worships Kim as everything else! Kim definitely hit the jackpot on this one, folks. Getting back to the Gucci store trip, Kim had spotted the cutest pair of limited edition sneakers for a child. That is when Kim and Kanye decided it was time to expand their empire of four to five. Kim's older sister Kourtney already has three kids, so Kim felt like it was her turn to strengthen her lineage by having a third child. Unfortunately, there was one problem. Kim and Kanye could not have children of their own anymore due to complications caused by placenta accreta, so they sought a fertility clinic. Placenta accreta is when the placenta is too rooted in the uterine wall, making it extremely unlikely to detach and remove. Kim and Kanye paid top dollar to find the perfect surrogate to carry their child. They knew this would be their safest option to continue their family growth and avoid compromising Kim and the baby's health. I completely support Kim and Kanye in their decision. I can't imagine how emotionally overwhelming this situation was for them, so I am happy they were able to find a safer and more practical option that still fulfilled their needs and desires.
Fast forward to nine long months later, and their surrogate gave birth to their sweet second baby girl named Chicago West. Chicago has the biggest brown eyes and the softest full head of dark brown hair. She was a dream for both Kim and Kanye. They were absolutely ecstatic. Kim had been through emotional turmoil knowing her risk of dying from birth complications increased after every child she conceived. So, having a healthy and happy baby was the Wests' main concern. Chicago grew up to take after her sassy older sister, North West. North has been turning heads in the media lately because of her interactions with the press, impeccable sense of fashion, and her very audacious attitude. That girl can serve looks! It's like she practices. She does NOT have time for any nonsense and is already climbing the Hollywood ladder to stardom. Let's send Kim and Kanye best wishes as they raise their second daughter. It is truly a Kardashian-crazed world, and we are just trying to live in it.
Author's Note: The original story I used to create my story is based on Part A of the Mahabharata. Specifically the story about Kunti and her son. Kunti receives a charm from a great Rishi that allows her to compel the love of a celestial being. She has a vision about the sun god Surya, and has a son with him named Karna. Karna grows to become great and influential. Kunti is embarrassed about her relations, so she sends Karna down the river where he is borne into the country of Anga.
A woman and her husband are blessed when they retrieve Karna from the basket in the river because they are unable to bear their own offspring. I really altered my story with the modernized plot and significance of the Kardashians in Hollywood. I kept the overall situation of the story and used Kim as having to get a surrogate to have her third child, as relevant to the blessing of Karna in a basket down the river. I gave factual commentary regarding Kim and Kanye West's life because I wanted to emphasize the realities of the famous family. It is interesting to compare what money can do for you in Kim and Kanye's case, compared to just stumbling across a baby in a basket floating the river. I also wanted to show that humans in different lifetimes and from different backgrounds can go through the same things, but have very different solutions to work with.
Bibliography: Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie
Ramayana Online: Public Domain Edition. Web Source
Author: Donald A. Mackenzie
Image:
Kim Kardashian Headshot. Source: Wikimedia Commons
Banner Header: California Palm Trees. Source: Max Pixel