Siblings Secret

7--Alma's Diary

March 14

Hey, it's me again, of course it's me, it is my diary.

Anyway, I thought I should write down my day, a little mental check, if you will. It's not really interesting–eh still something I guess. Waking up, I was immediately bored. Don't ask me how that happened. It was just a feeling, so I thought I would go out.

I know, I know, Me! Going out? It's crazy, really, even I can't believe it, but that's the plan I had for today even though I don't know what exactly I want to do.

Waking up early, I didn't see my mom there, so naturally, I called her. Let me tell you, this woman had the audacity to say that she had a last-minute call to the hospital. What kind of excuse is that? She could've just said if she didn't wanna hang out with me anymore.

Nah, let me stop.

After chilling for a bit, I checked my notifications so see that i got a good morning message from my online friend—that was enough to help me left my mood. After exchanging a couple of messages here and there, I took a shower to prepare for my unplanned day.

Literally, when I finished getting ready, I totally forgot to ask my mom if I could go out today (don't look at me; if you had a Hispanic mom, you would understand).

After some convincing, I got the green light. Well, after she told me to buy some food for the house and telling my whole plan today (perks of being 20, gotta love it). After putting on my shoes, I got my bag and made sure my phone was on full charge.

   Locking the door behind me, I went downstairs. It was so sunny out, and the warmth was the type that made one want to sleep under the shade of a large tree.

Waiting for the bus, I texted my mom to send me a list of the food cause lord knows I don't know what to get. But! My first stop is the bookstore, which I haven't been to in such a long time. For me, it felt like a second home—even tho it is kinda far from my place.

The only reason is because it's so big! It is two stores tall AND has an escalator! Who doesn't love those!? You know what they say about big stores—they have more to offer.

   So, making it my second home, I started to look around. I don't remember how long I was here, maybe thirty minutes? An hour or two? Well, when my senses came back, I felt someone staring at me; instantly, my thoughts went to the shadow man, but just as the thought came, it went away.

I said to myself not to think about it. So later on, I bought a book and left. The rest of the day, I had me a little outing, then went to buy the food. When I made it home, it was night, maybe 8 or 9 pm. Getting off the bus, I made sure there weren't any cars coming, ya girl ain't trying to get ran over.

So once I crossed the street, I relaxed, seeing my apartment in view. There were three street lamps a good distance away. But get this, I heard footsteps, I ignored it of course but it sounded like it was getting closer, my heart started to race.

Naturally, I turned around to see who was there, but I saw no one, making me anxious. I started to walk faster, then I heard it again, footsteps, walking faster too. At that point, I almost ran with all the bags in hand.

This frightened feeling in my heart was enough for me to want to drop everything and crouch down and cry, but of course, I didn't; even so, I was barely able to keep it together cause I knew once I let go and break, I won't be able to move and would let this fear take over.

You can imagine my relief when I made it to my door. But my nerves were high, my hands were shaking, making it hard to put my keys in the lock, that made me panic even more, my mind racing, I felt the pressure in my ear, only the ringing I could hear.

But I was finally able to get the door unlocked–I slammed that door so fast that while locking it, I wouldn't be surprised if the neighbors heard.

Then I tried to calm myself down, I took my shoes off, walking further inside. I put the stuff down on the kitchen counter and went to put my stuff away and change into my night clothes before I put the food away.

Mother was still not home, so I decided to head to bed (of course, leaving a light on). I was having trouble sleeping. My mind wandered back to that moment.

The sound of his shoes hitting concrete, the chirping of insects, my heavy breathing, and darkness surrounding everything I laid my eyes on—I shook my head to get rid of these thoughts, but I know it is more helpful to write them down. It helped since I feel at ease now.

     Well, I'm heading to bed.

Bye for now!

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