My hands gripped the note tightly before I released it and folded back into its original position, I sat there on the basement floor rethinking everything I knew about Clair..but until I know the full story none of this can help me. I continued my investigation reaching into the box and grabbing the key to examine it closely, it looked like a key to one of those old victorian dungeons. My eyes lit up with curiosity, I had decided I would finish my searching in a more private place later and closed the box. I got up to my feet with the box firmly secured under my arm, I switched on the flashlight and headed for the steps of the attic, step by step I derailed entering the hallway once again. As carefully as possible, and as quietly as possible I refolded the steps and closed the attic door. I crept back to Kim's room and slid the box into my purse. I laid down on my make shift bed and tried to go back to sleep I pressed the power button on my phone to check the time 4:45am woah I whispered I hadn't even realized how long I had been gone searching through Clair's past. I turned my screen back off and sat my phone down beside me. I
turned over to face the wide window on Kim's wall. The night sky is prettier here, I thought, so full of stars and wonder I felt my eyes start to get heavy and I was soon fast asleep. My breath got caught in my throat and I choked on my own fear, I sat up panting, my chest was rising far beyond a normal rate. These nightmares make sleep a living hell for me, my past haunts me every time I close my eyes. I wish I could forget, I wish it would stop, That I didnt know, but It wont, and I do, and there is nothing I can do. I am awoken from my deep thoughts by a beautiful sunrise. My phone screen reads 6:55am I hardly had any sleep but seeing the sunrise worth it. I stand up slowly still a little out of breath, and I walk towards the window to get a better view. The trees create the perfect backdrop and the sheer morning dew gives the sun a heavenly glow. I take it all in letting the bad memories escape, but reality reminds me they wont be gone for long. I turn on my feet and crouch down beside Kim's dresser where my suitcase lies. I unzip it and grab an outfit for the day before getting to the shower. I turn on the water and let it warm up to my desired temperature. When the bathroom had filled with steam I undress and step in, letting the hot water relax my body and prepare for today.
