Unspoken Desires

2.) Give Life

Tine flies so fast that it has been 8 months.

The sound of rain pelting against the windows fills the cozy wooden house. Martha sits on the couch, surrounded by her cousins, Cherylene, Edgar, Mia, Alfredo, and Bernardo. They huddle together, seeking comfort from the storm outside.

Cherylene grins, "Well, if we're going to be stuck here, we might as well make the most of it, right?"

Mia nods, "Absolutely! We've got each other, good company, and plenty of snacks. What more could we ask for?"

Alfredo chuckled, "And don't forget the stories! We always have the best time sharing stories during rainstorms."

Bernardo nods, "Oh, I've got a good one! It's about a haunted house on the outskirts of town. You won't believe what happened there!"

Martha's eyes light up as she leans in closer, eager to hear the tale.

"Tell us, Bernardo! I love a good spooky story."

Bernardo begins to weave a captivating tale, his voice rising and falling with suspense. As the story unfolds, the cousins huddle even closer together, their imaginations running wild.

The rain outside intensifies, creating a symphony of nature's fury. But inside the wooden house, the atmosphere is warm and filled with laughter.

Cherylene chuckled, "Oh, Bernardo, you always know how to make our hearts race with your stories!"

Mia nods, "I think I saw Martha jump the highest during that part with the ghostly figure! Her pregnant belly is shaking!"

Martha blushes, but her smile is wide and genuine.

Martha rolled her eyes and laughed, "Hey, it was a good scare! But I'm still not convinced ghosts exist.'

Edgar raises his brows, "Well, I guess we'll never know for sure. But it's more fun to believe sometimes, isn't it?"

They all nod in agreement, their bond growing stronger with each passing moment.

As the storm rages on, the sound of their laughter and shared memories drown out the thunder, reminding them that even in the darkest times, family can provide light.

But then...

The atmosphere in the living room is tense as the sound of wind howling grows louder.

Martha and her family huddle together, their faces filled with worry and fear. The storm outside intensifies, the rain lashing against the windows with increasing force.

Martha grabs hold of their hand, her grip firm and reassuring.

"We'll be okay. Stick together, and we'll get through this. Stay strong, my loves." said Martha.

Just as Martha finishes speaking, a tremendous gust of wind rattles the house.

The sound of tearing wood fills the air, and suddenly, a portion of the roof is ripped away, exposing the raging storm overhead.

Their eyes widen in shock as rainwater begins pouring into the room. Fear sweeps through them, they cling to each other.

Edgar panicked, "What do we do now? How can we stay safe?"

Mia spoke, "We need to find a more secure area of the house. Somewhere away from windows and with sturdy walls."

They scramble through the house, searching for a safe haven amidst the chaos. The wind continues to howl, and debris from nearby structures flies through the air.