My Melody

Chapter 24

What the hell is she talking about?
I read the text message again,and then saw one from Darla. Oh God I know she's a wreck. This can't be. This isn't happening. I didn't get a chance to tell her I'm pregnant, and ask her what should I do. I couldn't stand up for long. I was still a bit weak from yesterday. I sat down on the floor leaning on my bed crying. I don't know how long I was there. When I finally got my baring. I called her. Miss Lauren. I refused to believe she was gone. Why would God do this? Why would he take someone from the world who makes such a difference in so many peoples lives? Who loves you unconditionally. Who genuinely cares for your well being. I gotta calm down,or I'm gonna hyperventilate. No one answered the phone. So I called again.

"Please pick up! Come on please miss Lauren pick up!" I repeated. The phone continued to ring until her voicemail picked up. I knew I had to call the girls at the group home, but I was dreading it. The only person I reached out to was Mrs.Kenvill. She filled me in on what happened.

"Oh Melly it was a freak accident. She was on the sidewalk in the city heading to the court house to submit paperwork for the group home,and a car jumped the curb and it hit her. Killing her instantly." She finishes telling me. I could hear her sniffling.

Breath girl breath. "Did they catch the person who hit her?"I asked trying to speak calmly.

"Yeah it was a young man who just had his license taken away a few days ago." I took a few deep breath's. Wow what an ass hole.

"How's everybody holding up?" I hear Mrs.Kenvill take a deep sigh.

"Oh Melly,everyone is grieving in their own way. I'm gonna have to look into counseling for some of them." She said sounding sad.

"And Mr.Wilcox? How is he and the boys doing?" I asked with concern.

"Not so good. His sister is coming to town to help with the funeral arrangements. I believe she's gonna be buried sometime next week. I'll be sure to keep you posted."

"Yes please,and if you need help with anything just let me know,"
We hung up after that. Poor Mr.Wilcox I can only imagine how he's feeling right now. I brace myself for the next call I was going to make. I dial the group homes number and it rang for a bit before someone picked up. It was Erica.

"Hey is this Erica?" I asked just to be sure.

"Yes hi Melly,how are you?" She asked sounding sad.

"I'm okay. How's everyone holding up over there?" I asked with concern.

"We're okay considering. I'm sure you've heard the news." She says with a sigh.

"Yeah I did. Can I talk to Darla?"She was silent.

"You can try,but Darla hasn't spoken since she heard about miss Lauren's dea-" Erica choked up. She couldn't finish the word. I didn't realize I was crying until I felt the tears drops hit my knees.

"Well where's Tara?"I sniff.

"In the room with Darla. Trying to get her to eat."

"Okay um can you have Tara call me when she can?"I ask wiping away my tears.

"Okay. I will."

After we got off the phone I open my laptop to email the dean and my professors my Doctors note. Apparently the doctor advised me to be off for a week. No work or school. I also sent a copy to my jobs. I was going home. I checked the bus schedules for Long Island, and booked a ticket for tomorrow morning. So much for trying to relax. I gained my composure once again,but I didn't want to talk. So I opted to text the girls in a group chat letting them know what happened ,and my plans. Then turned my phone off and tried to get some rest. Around five in the morning I was met with knocks on my door.