Day One At Grandma’s

The next morning Shonda was awake before everyone. She got up off the couch, folded the blanket and picked up the pillow. She quietly took it back to one of the bedrooms. Today was a good day for her. She said her prayer and dicided to begin her day. She went to the bathroom took a shower. Headed to a bed room with her suitcase changed her clothes then went to check on Max. He was still asleep. The sun had not even begun to set in the sky. Shonda went back into the house, she took her phone up to see twenty seven missed calls and twenty five messages. She put the phone back on the couch and headed to the kitchen. She wasn’t ready to deal with what ever drama played behind all those calls and texts. The day before was crazy enough and all she wanted was a little escape.

In the kitchen she went to he Grandma’s refrigerator. She opened the door and saw so many ingredients her heart began to sing a happy song. She smiled to herself for she had a love for cooking. Cooking took away the pains and sorrows of the world. She decided she was going to make some waffles with chocolate chips,blue berries and strawberries. She made her batter then poured enough mixture onto the waffle iron. As time passed by she made waffles for everyone for breakfast. She fried some eggs, bacon and and sausages which she knew her mom and grand mom would love. She even made some for Max. She got some oranges and grapefruit from the refrigerator and cut them in halves she then passed them through the juicer and made fresh citrus juice.

She took the serving for bacon and eggs she made for Max out on the front porch to him. She sat with him while he ate. After he almost finished she went back inside. This time her mom and grand mom were both awake. They were surprised to see her up and about after everything that happened but they both decide not to mention anything to her. She looked at them both and smiled she asked them if the were hungry, because she was famished. She went to the kitchen and placed all that she had made on the dining table adding the bottle of whipped cream. Her mom and grand mom looked at each other puzzled. Never the less the three of them sat down to breakfast. Waffles never tasted so good. Her mother and grandmother complimented her in a job well done. She replied, thank you I learnt from the best.

After breakfast the adults both had many things to do so they left Shonda alone. She went back to the living room, took her phone off the sofa and headed to the front porch where Max was. He was happy to see her and thus wagged his tail and jumped on her lap as she sat on the chair. She played with him a little then checked her calls and messages. Majority of them came from Emanuel. He was worried about her, they had not spoken in a while and he wondered how she was doing. She did not even know where to begin. She decided to call him, he answered his phone on the third ring. He was elated that she returned his call. After all the pleasantries she told him about her encounters. He was in shock, he could not believe what he was hearing. He got silent for a moment, you could have heard a pin drop on the other end of the call.

Their conversation turned from pleasant to him being extremely worried about her. His passion about her seemed to be burning through his thoughts. He was happy she was out of harm’s way but was unhappy that he could not help.he the way he wanted to. They spoke to each other for about an hour and a half. Shonda ended the call on a high note then she just sat there on the couch with her dog staring into the distance. Just letting her mind wonder. She eventually dosed off. She slept for about half an hour then Max licked her face and she woke up. It was around One PM when her mom came home to check up on her. Stacy had gotten a call from the detectives whom were working the case. They asked her if she could meet some where public to have a meeting but they would require both parties to be present.

Stacy told her daughter to get dressed and the both headed to a small cafe about Five Km from Maribel’s house. The detective arrived shortly after. The had news about the vehicle and the two suspects. The vehicle was registered to someone named. Kevin James. It was reported stolen a couple days before the incident. The officers took out Three files and place them on the table in front of both Shonda and her mother. They opened the first one it was information about the vehicle. They asked questions, particularly if she had see it before. Which she admitted she did. She told them of the horrific day she had encountered the strange vehicle as it followed her out of her school compound.

She gave them all the details that had taken place on that eventful day. The detectives made notes in their pocket books. Next they opened the other two files. There were pictures of the both men in the files. Honda’s eyes filled with tears as she looked at the photos. She quickly dabbed at her eyes with her hand kerchief. The officers wanted to know of these were the men whom had assaulted her. A lump formed at the back of her throat and she couldn’t answer. The officer told her to take her time,she looked at her mother and Stacy knew just what to do. She wrapped her daughter in her arms and held her tightly until her daughter was calmed.

Still in her mother’s embrace she replied to their question with a yes. The detectives looked at one another then back to Stacy and her daughter. They told Stacy that that was all the questions they needed to ask and the will be intouch soon. The officers got up from the table and left Shonda and Stacy sitting at the table. Stacy ordered a chamomile tea for her daughter. It did not take long for the order to be served. Shonda drank the tea and was instantly calmed. They left soon after, on the way back to grandma’s house Stacy decided to stop at the supermarket. They purchased a few necessities including dog food and were on their way. Back at grandma’s they prepared for dinner. Maribel came home around four thirty PM. She greeted everyone and headed to her her room soon after she took a shower and was fresh as a bunch of Roses. For dinner they had string beans,mashed potatoes,baked chicken and fresh salad. After dinner Shonda fed Max then went to the living room to watch the television. Her mom and grand mother retired to the back yard as usual to reminisce about the days events.

That night they all went to bed early. Tommow was a another day once God spared their lives.

Home School- The Attack

The following morning, they woke up to complete silence. The power was out, they knew this because the silence was still. The sun was now peaking the horizon. The sight was breath- taking. This was about to be a beautiful Sunday or so they taught. Shonda got out of her room and so did Stacy. Max was asleep by the front door. He was growning at a great speed. He was now almost doubled in size, from when they found him. They both took their showers and started on their Sunday morning routine. While taking out the trash, Shonda looked around out side, and noticed a black 4×4 she had never seen before.

She continued walking to the trash can to place the bag in it. She arrived safely. Unfortunately, on her way back to the house, strong arms grabbed her from behind, before she could scream- a hand reached over and covered her mouth. She struggled to break free, from the grip of her attacker. She stomped on his foot with all her might, this made him bend forward as he did she lifted her hand as far back as she could and hit him in the face. She screamed and called out to her mother. Frantically she raced through the door. Screaming mummy, at the top of her lungs. Stacy ran to her daughter to try to comfort her but the door flew open.

A tall, charming, well groomed man approximately 6.7′ tall, Brown hair,brown eyes,his muscle was toned. Came slowly through the door. Shonda clung to her mother side, all of her blood drained from her face. She tried talking to her mother but words never came. Stacy quickly reacted. She grabbed Shonda by the hand they both ran into Stacy’s bed room, and barricaded them selves in. Stacy looked around her room to find her phone, but there was no luck. She had taken her phone to the living room and left it on the couch. Shonda’s phone was still in her room. The problem was getting to one of them or to the kitchen.

Stacy quickly tried asking her daughter what had happened. Shonda swallowed a hard lump, and recalled the details for her mother. Heaven’s Angels! What! My poor baby, I’m so sorry. Stacy’s voice was a low calm tone. There was a loud thud! On the other side of the door the man banged the door relentlessly, trying to enter the room. Stacy looked up at the heavy drapes hanging from the curtain rods. Behind hid a huge glass panelled window. She peaked before she flung them widely open.She slid the windows open and looked for any sign of danger.

He growled in rage. He slammed on the fencing hoping there was some where in. Hopelessly he hollered at his partner, who was still inside the house. He stormed off the way he came. Enraged he failed at his mission. His accomplice met with him at the front of the yard. Loud curses and choice words, were heard echoing through the quiet neighborhood. Stacy held her daughter, tightly around her wrist as they ran from their home,in fear. They eventually stopped and looked around the gate lead to an open field there were no houses accessible, unless they went back the way the came.

Once it was all clear, she grabbed her daughter- and they both jumped out of the bedroom window together. Landing safely on their feet the ran to the back of the yard. The fencing had a small gate way. She quickly opened the gate and pushed her daughter through. Before they could escape completely, another male was right on their tails. He was stunning, muscular, caramel skin shade,he had a curly Mohawk fade, his jet black eyes pierced their souls. He was around the same height as his assailant. Stacy pushed Shonda through the gate then forced herself through. Just in time as the large man was about to grab her.

They ran away from the gate as fast as humanly possible. The man cursed loudly, his voice echoed behind them. The kicked at the gate but it didn’t budge. The other man came darting through the front door. His accomplice ran from the back yard to meet with him. They got in the van and sped away from the scene. Luckily, a few of the neighbors heard the commotion they came out of their houses. Shonda and Stacy waited a while. They then ran back to the house. They ran out the yard and to the closest neighbor. They were out of breath, when they spoke to Mr. Charles.

Mr.Charles looked at his neighbours and knew exactly what to do. He took them inside his house, and immediately phoned the authorities. While the police were on their way, he gave them some tea. Shonda was pretty shaken up. Stacy saw her daughter looked pale, her eyes slowly closed and she fainted off the chair and hit the floor. Shonda’s head was just about to hit the floor, Stacy ran to her daughter’s side and grabbed her just in time. She laid her head gently on the floor and rolled her on her side in the recovery position. Hearing the commotion Mr.Charles came over as quickly as humanly possible.

He lifted Shonda bodily off the floor, and placed her on his couch he took his Lasko standing fan and brought it close to her. Approximately five to eight minutes later her eyes began to flutter open slightly. Stacy was sitting on the opposite couch. She got up and gave her some glucose in coconut water, which Mr.Charles had mixed and given to her give to Shonda when she regained consciousness. Stacy was relieved to see that her daughter was ok. Shonda sipped on the liquid until it was finished. She regained some of her energy due to glucose being already broken down from being normal sugar. It went straight into he blood stream.

The police came shortly after. They officers took the report from both Shonda and Stacy. They took them back to their house and did some investigating,took some finger prints and some other evidents. The officers informed Stacy , that she should find somewhere for them both to stay for the night. Somewhere that they would both feel a lot safer than they did at that moment. Stacy went up to her room and packed a suitcase of what she would need. Shonda followed as well. When they were both finished Stacy got in her car and started it. One of the officers came up to the driver side of the car and bent over and tapped on the glass. Stacy rolled down the window. The officer told her that that would escort them out of the premises and until they got on the highway. Stacy was grateful and so she agreed.

Stacy and Shonda drove until they came to a Topaz Blue and White House on Wellington Road Dèbe. Shonda wasn’t quite sure where she was, her mom told her not to be scared or worried, that this was he grand mother’s house and she would be safe here. Shonda let out a sigh and tears began streaming down her cheeks. Her mom quickly undid her seat belt and hugged he daughter until the crying subsided. Shonda had been through such traumatic experiences over a short period of time that after the adrenaline wore off all she remained with was raw emotions. Stacy finally released her arms slightly from around her daughter. Her eyes were swollen and her face red. She kissed her on her fore head and Shonda just embraced her mum with a hug that lasted quite some time.

After a while, she cleaned up her face and they both got out of the car . Baggage in hand Max on his leach, they both headed towards her grand mother’s house. Stacy knocked on the front door an elderly woman age 70 answered the door. She was really healthy and strong for her age. She looked a day over 60 her name was Maribel. She opened the door for her daughter and grand daughter and greeted them both with warm ,fuzzy hugs. Then she ushered them inside. Once inside, Maribel offered them deserts of all kinds and drinks which Shonda had never seen before. She looked at her mother and wondered: how could all of this be happening to her? why her? How can people be so mean? In the middle of a bite of cake she began sobbing.

Maribel was confused and this made her question what was transpiring right before her very eyes. Stacy asked Shonda to be excused and both she and her mom went out into the back yard for a conversation. Stacy explained the entire situation to Maribel. Inside the house, Shonda was not crying any more she was laying on the sofa, fast asleep. Today’s events made her physically and spiritually drained. Stacy and Maribel finally got back inside and saw how peaceful Shonda looked. They both taught it best to let her be. Shonda slept on her grandmother’s couch that night. Stacy brought her a blanket and a pillow. She covered a her daughter and placed the pillow beneath her head. Then headed off to one of the many spare rooms,to get some rest herself. Max slept on the front porch, after eating a hearty meal which Maribel had given to him.

Chapter 2 Home School

Stacy got a call at around 1:30pm on Wednesday afternoon. She was at work. Shonda was at home. It was the principal at Shonda’s school. She informed Stacy -classes would be held online, due to the closure of the school compound. They would be sending a schedule via email with the designated class and time stamps. Stacy was glad to hear this. Her daughter was at home getting weary of not attending classes. The call ended and she went back to work. That afternoon when she got home she told her daughter about the great news she had received that day.

Shonda was elated. ‘Finally!’, She exclaimed. She was ecstatic to finally be able to do her studies. On Thursday morning, they sent all emails out. She read hers and it noted the curriculum she needed to flow. Mathematics, English Language, Spanish,Integrated Science, English Literature, Computer Science, Theatre Arts, Art and Social-Studies. All subjects were done on a time table some days she had seven subjects other days she had eight. She really did not mind. Focusing on her school work was way better than re-playing her demise in her memory. She really needed a distraction and this provided the best one yet.

Tomorrow morning please God. Would be the first day of classes. She began to prepare for her first day. She went up the staircase and into he room. She searched her book-shelf and her back pack for the books she needed the following day. The Time-Table noted; Fridays’ – 7:30am- 8:45am Mathematics, 8:50am- 10:00am Social -Studies, 10:00am-10:45am Break/ Recess, 10:45am-11:00pm Computer Science, 11:00pm-12pm Lunch, 12pm-1:00pm Art, 1:00pm-2:30pm English Literature. She found all her books, stacked them on her desk near the laptop. She got her pencil case and placed it there as well. She was about to go to have a bath. When suddenly her phone rang. It was no surprise to her that it was Emanuel calling.

He called to check on her as usual. He questioned, if she had gone to school since the incident. She told him, due to the damages the rain caused,her school was being used as a temporary housing facility for families whom had lost their homes. He was shocked. This made him ask how she would be attending her classes. She replied- by letting him know, she was being home schooled. The school decided to send time tables and schedules to the students. They were required to do online classes. He was happy to hear that. They continued chatting for a while. She then told him she had to go. They disconnected the call. She continued to the bathroom once more.

While taking her bath- she heard he mom calling out to her. She blurted out. ‘Mom I’m in the shower,I’ll be right with you shortly’. She hastened he bath and went down stairs in her towel. Stacy told her; her boss had called. She was needed at the office right away. It was now 10:15am. She gave Shonda some cash, then instructed her to go the store, if she needed any thing. She then left her at home with Max. She was on her way. Shonda quickly went up the stairs to get dressed. Today she felt relaxed,happy and calm. She was in a good mood. She put on a sun dress. Went to the kitchen, fed Max then headed to the living room. She looked around and decided today she was going to do some house cleaning.

She went to the storage room. Which was under the stair case. She pulled out he vacuum cleaner,the duster and the mop. She dusted everything she could reach. Next she vacuumed the entire house. She then mopped room after room, until she was finished. She sat down on the sofa for a bit. She then, placed the items back in the storage room. She went to the refrigerator, she looked around to find particular food items. She wanted to prepare a meal. Her plan was veggie lasagna, baked chicken, lentils fried rice and grapefruit juice. She found most of what she needed. The items in which she had to go to the store to buy were; Canned concentrated grapefruit juice,cheese and more vegetables.

She went upstairs, and quickly got ready to go to the store. She took a taxi and was on her way. She bought what she needed then headed home. She prepared the food, shortly after she fell asleep on the sofa. When she awoke she ate and waited on her mother’s arrival home. She switched on the television, and watched the science fiction movie Anaconda. Max came to lay at her feet, while she was distracted by the movie. Shortly after 9:00pm Stacy arrived home. She looked visibly tired. She locked the door behind her as she entered the house. She took off her shoes, then her coat. She placed the coat on the hanger then the shoes on the rack. She put her bag down on the counter. Slumped down on the couch while tried to relax, Shonda went to the kitchen to dish food out to serve to her mother.

While she was busy in the kitchen, Stacy quickly took a bath and came back to the couch. Her energy was really low. Shonda then served her mother the food. After Stacy ate, they both got organized for bed. The fell asleep almost instantly. The following morning, classes started like any ordinary day at school. The day went by in a blur, before she knew it school had ended for that day. She came downstairs had her dinner. Went to the washroom had a bath. She then went to her room and got dressed. That afternoon, Emanuel called her and they talked in the phone for hours. They both eventually drifted off to sleep, leaving the call connected.

The Aftermath (PT.2)

The BOLO request stated; the car was Black Nissan, heavily tinted. License plate PCX 9083. Shonda had been shaken to the core. Such tragedy never occurred to her. She began to think of: what if’s, but he mom told her to try to remain calm. She was here with her and she was safe. They left the station. Stacy took Shonda home. When they arrived, her mom came out of the car first. She then opened the other door, to let her daughter out. Shonda wanted to move but her legs felt paralyzed. Stacy took her by the hand. She helped her daughter out of the car, then lead her to the front door.

She opened the door and they both walked in. Max scented them. He came running through the house, to greet them. Shonda bent over, picked him up and scratched him on his tummy. He loved that very much- thus he licked her happily. She then placed him on the floor. She ran up stairs. Dashed into her room, removed her uniform and headed straight to the bathroom. She stayed in there at lease one hour and a half. She felt dirty. Dirty from the fear. Dirty in her taught as to what what could have happened. She thanked God for; placing his angles to watch over her, protecting her, and keeping her safe.

She finally left the bathroom. Went to her room and changed. She then went downstairs, to check in on her mom. Stacy was on an important call from work. Shonda went to the kitchen to make something to eat. She was a bit hungry. While preparing lunch for both her and her mom. The images kept flooding her memory. She began to cry almost immediately. They were tears of happiness. She had no idea what she escaped, but was grateful God intervened when he did. Shonda finished cooking lunch. Her mom was still on the call, when she did the last dish. She set the table for them both.

Stacy finally came to have lunch with her daughter or so she taught. Her mom was needed at work. Which ment that Shonda would be left alone at home. Usually, she did not mind the vast emptiness around the house, when her mom was absent. Today was a horrific experience for her thus made her feel a little abandoned by her mom, but she understood that she was needed else where. Shonda packed a lunch bowl for her mom. Stacy took it with her as she left the house once more. Locking the door behind her as she left, ensuring that her baby was safe.

Shonda sat at the table and devoured her lunch. She then washed the dishes, went to the living room and viewed a movie. Half way through- Max began to paw the back door and cry. She got up, opened the door and let him out. She then went back to the kitchen, placed chow and water in his bowl. She then joined him in the back yard. He was running around playing. She sat on the swing looking towards the great beyond. The afternoon breeze filled the air. It was cool, Shonda laid in the swing and drifted off to sleep.

When she finally woke up, two hours had passed. She now felt a lot better, than she did that morning. While getting out of the swing – she noticed that Max was asleep by her feet. When she got of the swing ;he woke up. He followed he back inside. She then picked up her phone. She had ten missed calls. Five from her mom and the other five from Emanuel. She called her mom instantly, letting her know that she was fine. She had fallen asleep on the swing, in the back yard and only just woke up. Her mom was relieved to hear her voice. She then told her, she could not stay long she had a lot of work to complete before the day’s end. Stacy ended the call.

Shonda then called Emanuel. They talked for a little while. She told him about the incident that took place. He was actually worried and scared for her safety. She reassured him that the police were on the look out for the vehicle, and he need not be worried. She was at home and she was safe. Later that night, when Stacy got home the phone rang. It was WPC. Williams she informed Stacy that the car was spotted not to far from Victoria Avenue. They brought the driver in for questioning, and they made him strip the heavy tint off his windows. He was also charged with a fine. The police captain, let him go with a warning. He was not to be seen 100meters near a school compound or he would be arrested and charged.

The Aftermath

Tuesday morning bright and early, the alarm on Shonda’s phone went off. It was time to start a fresh an beautiful day. The due drops, were still fresh on both plans and trees alike. She came out of her room and headed straight to the bathroom. She changed and headed down stairs. To her surprise her mom wasn’t in the kitchen. She headed towards her mom’s room. She knocked on the door but there was no reply. She knocked yet again still no answer. She opened the door, to find an empty bedroom.

She then went back to the kitchen. There she saw a note attached to the fridge. Stacy stated that breakfast was in the microwave. She left home in a hurry. She had gotten a call from work, which indicated she needed to be there as soon as possible. Thankfully, over the night, they had gotten most of the debris of the road way, where they lived. Shonda had school that day and so after eating she left for school. Unknowing to her, the school compound had been transform into a temporary housing facility, for families whom houses were severely damaged.

She walked up to the gate. The security guard stopped her before she could enter. The officer told her that school was closed until further notice. She was shocked at those words. She was really looking forward to classes on that day. She backed always from the gate. Headed down the street from which she just came. When she was almost at the corner to get a taxi, she saw a strange car followed beside her. She began to walk faster, the streets were deserted- thus no one noticed what was transpiring.

She was now moving even faster than before. More so like a run at a steady pace. She finally got to the corner. She flagged down the first taxi in sight. When the taxi came to a halt , she told the driver her destination. She was relieved when he told her to get in. She sat in the car, he heart was pounding like a race horse on the tracks. The driver glances at the rare-view mirror and noticed she looked pale. He quickly asked if she was ok. She was in a state of shock so she did not hear him.

He asked her again. Miss are you alright? She said no! Take me to the police station. The driver’s parental instincts kicked in immediately. He drove at a speed of 90km/h(kilometres per hour). He took her to the closest police station her could find. When they arrived there she was too shaken up to walk on her own, so he walked her inside. On entering the doors a female officer instantly came over. She identified her self as WPC.Williams. The driver then went ahead, telling the officer, that he picked her up at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Tragrette Road.

He noticed she looked pale. Which lead to him asking her if she was alright. She told him no. She wanted to be taken to the station. She walked up to Shonda and asked for her name in the most kind, caring way. She was still in shock. The officer got her a bottled water. She drank a mouthful. The then answered. My name is Shonda Michael. She asked for her mother’s name and contact. The officer told the driver he could leave. Then she proceeded to call Stacy to the station, before questioning her daughter,- a minor!

Stacy saw the stranger number dialing her phone. She answered and was shocked. Why was her daughter at the station. She quickly took a leave of absence and headed to the police post. On her way over there a million questions ran through her taught. Mainly, what could Shonda have done, to be at a police station at the beginning of a school day? It took her half an hour to get to the station. When she got there, she saw her daughter’s facial expression. She knew without a doubt that something bad had happen. Call it a mother’s instincts.

Shonda sat quietly in the corner on one of the chairs awaiting her mother’s arrival. She glanced a figure at the corner of her eyes. When she looked up it was her mom. Just like that it was like some one turned on a tap. Shonda began to cry uncontrollably. The more she dabbed it dry, more tears kept streaming down her cheeks. Her mom ran to her and hugged her tightly. She reassured her that she would be fine. Finally she simmered and the tares ceased. WPC. Williams came up to Stacy and told her what happened and how her daughter got there.

She said, that there was more to what had taken place, but it was against the law to question a minor without a parent present. Stacy understood this. Officer Williams took both parent and teenager into her office where the could talk in private. Shonda revealed to them the details of why she was not at school and her demise as she was on her way to get a taxi to return home. The office asked Shonda a few questions. What colour was the car? Could she see the driver? Does she remember the license plate number? After giving the officer all the details she remembered. The put out a BOLO (Be on the look out).

The Rain (PT.2)

Stacy was startled when Max rubbed against her leg. She jumped back, he looked at her with glassy eyes. She came up to him and patted him on the head. He rolled over on his back playfully. Shonda poked her head out of her door and called out to her mom. Is every thing OK down there. Her mom replied, ‘it’s fine’! And so she went back to bed. On getting there her phone rang. Emanuel was calling her.

It was already 10:00pm. She taught of not talking the call, but then she remembered all the events, which had took place earlier on that day, due to the heavy rains. She answered the phone. ‘Hello’! He replied, ‘Good night’! ‘How are you doing’? ‘Are you safe with all this rain?’ ‘I haven’t heard from you all day, are you ok’? She replied I’m fine just going to bed. ‘How are you’? She asked. He replied ‘I’m OK’! ‘I was just a bit worried about you, have you seen the news’?

She said,’ yes’! ‘I know you were worried, but I’m fine and so are you, it’s a school night so am off to bed.’ ‘We can video chat tomorrow please God after school if you like’! He said, ‘OK’ Then disconnected the call. Shonda quickly drifted off to sleep, with the sound of the rain still pouring outside. The next day was Monday morning. It was a brand new day and week full of possibilities. She wanted to be well rested and that she was.

She woke up at 5:30am sharp. To her surprise, the rain was still pouring outside. She came out of he room and headed straight to the bathroom. She took a bath and brushed her teeth. She changed her clothes then headed down to the kitchen. Her mom was already there making breakfast but today she helped. They made eggs, waffles, nature’s cereal and orange juice. Shonda fed Max , while her mom set the table.

They both sat down for breakfast together, after saying grace the began to eat. They discussed what they had planned to do that day: but it was still raining heavily. After breakfast the went to the living room where Stacy switched on the television. The 600am news was on. The reporter on the screen stated, ‘Due to the constant heavy rain fall, the road ways remain closed and persons are asked to stay at’. ‘Do not attempt to leave your home under any circumstance’!

‘There is a number passing below your screen’. ‘If you need food or water, please contact that number’. ‘You will be given further instructions’. ‘This has been a scary situation for all of us, we are all praying that the rain subsides soon’. ‘On behalf of everyone here at the studio, please stay indoors and pray’. ‘Good morning’! Shonda looked at her mom and her mom looked backed at her- ‘what are we supposed to do today’?, asked Shonda. Stacy replied, ‘we’ll figure something out, we always do’.

Max came from the kitchen and jumped onto Shonda’s lap. She stroked his fur, which made him really happy. He licked her hand. She giggled. Stacy left Shonda and Max in the living room. She went back to the kitchen and began to look around. She was deciding, what she was going to prepare for their lunch. She went back to her room and made a call. When she got back to the living room. She saw that Shonda had fallen asleep on the couch, and Max was doing the same next to her.

She went back to the kitchen. Where she prepared- scalloped potatoes, fried rice, green beans, grilled chicken and fresh salad. She also made apple juice. When she finished, she went to the bathroom and took a shower. Three hours later, Shonda woke up her mom was on the other side of the living-room on the other couch viewing a movie. She got up but Max had already gotten up before her. She took him to the kitchen. She fed him she then grabbed a shower. She then re-joined her mom in the living room.

It was about 12pm when they decided to to have lunch. They ate at the dining table and as usual: they chatted about events that were taking place in their lives. After lunch, they played both board and card games to pass the time. When Stacy had glanced at the clock on the wall, she noticed that it was already 6:45pm. She switched on the television, to view the news. They reported; that more land-slides had occured, approximately ninety people had to be hospitalized, due to minor injuries, while dozens more had to be taken to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

Amongst the casualties, there were persons who needed surgery- due too major fractures. Thankfully no one died. The roads were still closed and they were doing everything that they could to clear the way. People lost their homes and live stock. Farmers lost crops by the thousands. Trees had fallen causing devastation across the country. They placed the add on.the screen like they did before earlier that morning. Directing them, to call the designated number for supplies.

They also warned every one to stay indoors. It was not safe to be outside. They played a pray recording on the news cast that night. It was beautiful. At around 9pm that night the heavy rains finally ceased. It was a great relief to every one around. All the neighbors were cheering loudly. Stacy and Shonda were getting ready for bed when this occurred. They just started laughing and continued to bed.

The Rain

The following morning, Shonda woke up to the crashing sound of thunder. The skies were a heavy gray. Rain began to pour heavily outside. The sound it made on the roof top, was almost deafening. She came out of her room and headed down stairs. Her mom was already up preparing breakfast.’What’s for breakfast’?, she asked her mom. Stacy replied, ‘your favourite’!

Shonda was delighted. She hurried back up stairs. Brushed her teeth and took a quick bath. She came dashing through the kitchen. When she got there, the table was set with BlackBerry pancakes, Strawberry waffles, whipped cream, syrup and orange juice. She looked at her mom and thanked her. Stacy admired her daughter as she devoured her breakfast.

Max was outside. They almost forgot him in the rain. Stacy hurriedly opened the door and he happily came in the house. He dashed into the living room where he mad himself cozie and drifted off to sleep. No one had came to claim him. They did not want to send him to a pound, so they kept him. She left his food and water in the kitchen.

After eating they watched the news the roads were closed. There was flooding and a couple of major land slides. There were several casualties, but rescue workers were on location helping manage the situation. It was hard to get an emergency medical team (EMT) on time. They had to lift the injured persons by using a sheet, ‘while four persons carried them as steady as possible until they got to where the ambulances were.

It was a scary scene on the television. Stacy decided that she and her daughter, should have some fun as they were home bound.She also wanted to keep her a bit distracted, from the horrors of the world. She changes the channel to something a little more suitable for the weather. She then went to the kitchen and made popcorn, she also poured herself a glass of Red wine.

She came back to the living room, where they viewed Manifest. It was a series TV show. It was based on a plane, Montego Air flight 828 and its passengers. The plane had some turbulence and seemed to be a short time was actually five years later. The plane disappeared without a trace until that faithful day when the plane landed. They already saw both seasons one and two. This was season three.

The passengers were being targeted by both the government and civilians alike. Some were even killed. The theory of what happened to the plane, was it had exploded and the passengers were resurrected, to do the work of God. They both enjoyed watching this television show very much. Tho Shonda asked her mom many questions. Stacy didn’t mind answering them. After the show had ended they decided to do mani-pedis.

At around seven pm, Stacy changed the channel to view the local news. There were many casualties, added, to the ones that had taken place earlier, that day during the news brief. Thankfully no one got killed. They were also a few minor accidents along the road ways. Stacy was glad she decided to stay at home with her daughter and did some quality mother daughter bonding.

That night, they went to bed with the rain continuously pouring. Suddenly, the phone rang loudly down the hall way, near the kitchen. Both Shonda and Stacy, were startled by the unexpected ring. Max started barking uncontrollably. Stacy rushed out of her bed room, she came down the staircase, and answered the phone, but there was no one at the other end of the line.

The Meeting.

Shonda and Emanuel, decided that they would meet one day, after school. Approximately two months, after just having conversations on the phone, they finally said to each other, that they would meet the next day. Bright and early that faithful Friday morning, Emanuel called Shonda.

They spoke about where they would meet on that day. She already knew, that Emanuel had been living in San Fernando,but what she did not expect, was for him to move to a closer residents in the city of Port-Of-Spain. That aftetnoon, when Shonda had gotten out of her school compound she called Emanuel. He was already at the location, which they had planned to meet that warm afternoon.

She wanted to know, how he got there so fast. Knowing the distance he had to travel, to be there at that particular time. He then explained, that he hadn’t attended school that day, and his cousin and him-self had moved from San Fernando and now they live in Port-Of-Spain. Shonda was speechless. She then hung up the call, and continued to the destination. On arriving there, she met with Emanuel for the first time.

He was tall, brown skin toned, slender built, brown curly dougla hair, brown eyes. To top it all off a bright shiny white smile. He hugged her and she reciprocated his embrace. They stayed like this, for what felt like seconds, but it was actually minutes. Finally, Shonda noticed someone staring at them intensely, from across the street. She froze just a little, but still managed, to ask Emanuel if he had known the person, whom which had been staring at them.

To her astonishment it was his cousin Adrian. Emanuel called to his cousin from where he was standing accross the street. He came closer and Emanuel introduced them to each other. Shonda felt uneasy. Adrian’s eyes felt like they were piercing into her soul. Shonda was a site for sore eyes. She was four feet and six inches tall. She had a small waistline, wide set hips, medium sized busts. Long curly light brown hair. Brown glassy eyes,pink plush lips. She was georgeous and had quite a physique.

Shonda got closer to Emanuel as Adrian came up to them. Emanuel hadn’t noticed how uneasy Shonda was immediately . After paying close attention to her behavioural change, he then noticed. He held Shonda’s hand to comfort her. He finished his conversation with his cousin then he told him he’d be right back. He then turned to Shonda and told asked her if she wanted to take a walk. She agreed.

They window shopped for a little and talked alot. They talked about, what they had planned when they left school and for the future. Finally they came back to the spot which the had first seen each other. They then said their good byes, until they met with each other in future. Shonda then got transportation to take her home. On her drive there, her phone rang until she answered. Emanuel was calling her to make sure she was ok. Which she was.

She finally arrived home. Her mom was worried about her, due to how she got home late, on that day. She explained to her mom, that she had met with a friend. They had gone window shopping. Her mom did not think anything of it because they had such a close relationship. That night, Shonda was restless, she could not settle in her bed. She tossed and turned for hours, until she finally drifted off to sleep.

Chapter .1. School Life

Shonda was now in 11th grade. She was always a quiet child. She kept to her self,most of the time. One day while Shonda was in her class, her phone rang. She took her phone from her pocket. The number which had dialed her, was one she had never seen before. She answered and to her surprise it was a guy.

Shonda was intrigued. She asked the guy, whom he was trying to get in contact with. He told her, that someone had borrowed his phone to call her number. She was some where between shocked and disbelief. She then proceeded to ask the guy ‘what was his name’? He told her his name was Emanuel. She also asked where he lived. He replied San Fernando.

Shonda knew where San Fernando was located, but only on maps. She rarely ever left the house, to venture new places, without her mom present. Shonda was the type of girl who was pure and innocent. While her peers, were all living lives, that was far, too much for her imagination. Shonda was some what excited, to have a conversation with a boy. Well, one that was not attending the same school she attended.

Later on that faithful day Emanuel called Shonda’s phone once more. She hadn’t expected him to. Her personality, was one that attracted anyone. Shonda and Emanuel spoke for hours that night. Shonda was excited to have made a new friend. For the next couple weeks, Shonda and Emanuel got to know each other a lot better.

Emanuel had a cousin. His name was Adrian. Adrian was around twenty seven(27) years old, when Shonda learned about him. She taught, that two cousins living as roommates was a good thing . Little did she know,that they weren’t actyally close, just living in the same house. The events that were about to take place was one Shonda never saw coming.

Introduction

She wanted to make her mother proud no matter what.Shonda never really had an easy child hood. Her mom was both her mother and father. She loved her mother more than anything else in the World.

Time passed by and Shonda was around fifteen (15) years of age. While attending HighSchool, Shonda was invited to many parties, but she never knew much about partying.

She was grown in a way, where the world and the things in it, were some what non-existent. Meaning – she never experienced it, to know what it offered. To her, the world was filled only with beauty.

Little did Shonda know, that the next chapter of her life, was just on the brink of beginning.

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