Sentence 1: Ryan always wanted a new iPhone 6s but he could never afford it. 
 Sentence 3: As the months went by, he slowly and steadily got closer to his goal 
 Sentence 4:  After 5 months he finally had enough saved up and went to the store 
 Sentence 5:  As he was handed his brand new phone, he was enthralled 
 Option 1: He decided he'd get a job and work towards saving for one. 
 Option 2: He decided he'd save up for a new phone but all of his money was robbed.