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Footsteps in the Night

Mystery / Thriller

Have you ever heard noises in the night? Have you tried to tell yourself that it's just the floorboards creaking? The house settling? Have you ever thought that you might be wrong? Lila heard creaking and told herself that it was just the house. Th...

Chapter 4

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by Psychic_Rabbit

by Psychic_Rabbit

At Aunt Edith's house, I prepare for the Christmas Dance. I pull out the LBD (Little Black Dress) that I wore to the funeral. I put it on and I realize that it is too small across the chest. "Mom!" I yell "I need a new dress! My black one is too small."

And then I remember.

And I cry.

10 minutes later, I resume my "get ready" routine. I have to wear the dress, as I can't get a new one before the dance. Oh well.

I find an old sash in my new closet. It's red. I tie it around my waist with a big bow on the side. Red flats. Curl my hair. Lip gloss. Jewelry, my mom's. And her wedding ring, on my right hand. I'm ready to go.

I head downstairs.

Aunt Edith drives me to the dance. I meet James there. "Hey gorgeous."

We dance together and afterward, he takes me outside and kisses me behind a tree.

I float home. The only thing keeping me in the car is the roof.

I hope my mom saw my first kiss. I hope she is happy for me.

I miss my family.

So, so much.