The Oakland woods

Chapter 1 Meet Amelia

"Goodmorning mum!" yelled Amelia at the top of her lungs. The house sunk into silence. "Mum?" Still no sound was given as Amelia crept down the stairs with her wellies and raincoat in her hands,she sat on the staircase of her families house. "I wonder where mum is?" Asked Amelia is a concerned voice. She toddled round the house carried her raincoat and stomping in her brand new sun yellow wellies. "Seems to be no-one home- maybe mums at the grocery stores? She said she'd pick me up some pick and mix from the sweet isle yesterday!" Amelia smiled. "Oh well I better be going out then.." Amelia headed to her local coffee shop,Starbucks. She arrived and ordered a caramel frappuchino with extra whipped cream."THIS IS DELICIOUS!" She exclaimed as she walked outside of the shop. A young man sat outside laughed a little at Amelia,he gave her a sweet smile and asked her if she'd like to hang out for a little while. Amelia explained that she was not allowed to talk to strangers let alone sit with them,the young man agreed with the concerning worry of Amelia and introduced himself,"I'm Charlie" the young man said. "what's your name?" Asked Charlie. "I'm Amelia" she said. "Oh what a lovely name! I'm 15 years old,how old are you Miss Amelia?" Amelia giggled,"Miss Amelia! Haha! Oh sorry,it just sounded so posh..I'm 13.." Charlie smiled and gave Amelia a welcoming handshake as if she'd just moved into the busy town. "Where are your parents Amelia?" Charlie asked sounding worried. "Well I'm afraid I woke up this morning and they were gone!! I'm still not sure where they are?" Exclaimed Amelia panicking. "Oh don't you worry Missy! I'll help you find them,I once got lost in a grocery store with my family and I found them in a matter of minutes don't you worry!" Smiled Charlie. Amelia panicked as she knew finding her family in a grocery store is very different to finding them in a busy town..it's much harder you see.