Mysterious

Chapter 1

Why did they have to die? Will I ever see them again? Are they in heaven?

Is there a heaven?

These are the things I think about every day and night. I just lie in my bed thinking and then crying.

I hate where I live now. It's a crummy apartment downtown. It's infested with all kinds of bugs and rats. Its way different from the big beautiful house I lived in before.

My brother never talks to me anymore. He used to be nice, smart, and a wonderful brother. He watched out for me and stood up for me. Ever since mum and dad died he's out all day, everyday. He dropped out of school. He has gotten tattoos and piercings. He's a totally different person. I miss the old him.

My uncle is never home. He's always out at strip clubs and brothels. He'll do anything for cheap sex.

I'm still lying on my bed when Kaleb walks in. "What the hell are you still doing here?" He asks me.

"Where else am I suppose to go?" I say.

"I don't know?" Don't you have friends?"

"No." I say seriously.

"Well you can't be here!"

"Why not?"

"Because I have things to do."

"What could you possibly be doing?"

"None of your fucking business!" He screams. "Now leave!"

At that point a lot of Kaleb's new found friends walk in. Most of them are shirtless, covered in tattoos, and their pants almost to their knees. I was tempted to tell them to pulled them up and that they looked stupid, but I didn't.

"I'm leaving." I say. I walk toward the door.

"Bye!" Kaleb yells. And he slams the door in my face.

I walk down the hallway and go into the elevator. Why does Kaleb have to be such a jerk? When elevator opens I walk out and go outside.

I start walking down the sidewalk I don't know where I'm going, but anywhere is better than that hellhole.

I'm disgusted when I see prostitutes on every corner. I almost puke when I see one of them making-out with a fat old dirty guy in the alley.

Most of the girls at my school are promiscuous bitches and will probably end up like that girl. This is a poor town and some people can't find any other way to get money, but some just think its easier than getting a real job.

I see a guy up ahead he looks like one of Kaleb's friends. He's tall with curly brown hair. He has on a gray beanie. He's shirtless with tattoos. I'm not normally attracted to people like him, but there's something about him. I can't stop staring at him. He's so hot.

As he walks past me, we make eye contact. He smiles at me and winks. My is heart is beating so hard and my stomach drops. Did he just wink at me? I think. Does he actually like me? I don't know why I'm freaking out like this. Why in the world would I like him? He's not any different than Kaleb and all of his friends. Well, he is cuter, but that's it.

I really want to see him again. I need some clarity. Maybe he's not as bad as he seems. Most hot guys are complete assholes anyway though. He'll probably be the same.

I try not to think about him, but I can't get him out of my mind. No one ever likes me. None of the guys at school notice me. It feels good to know that someone actually does like me.

When it starts to get dark, I decide to walk back to the apartment. By the time I get there it's pitch black outside. I press the button on the elevator and instantly it opens and Kaleb walks out. "Where are you going?" I asked him.

"Out." He says. "I'll be back tomorrow morning."

"Tomorrow? Why tomorrow?"

"Cuz I said so! Jesus Ally stay out of my business!" He screams.

I got into the elevator and pressed my floor number. I can't help but wonder where he goes everyday. He normally comes inside at night. I can't believe he's going out again.

I open the door and a rat runs across the floor in front of me. Why couldn't we have just went to live with grandma. They gave my uncle custody of us because he was our closest relative, he doesn't even act like we exist. I hate him.

I walk over to my room, put my pajamas on, and get in bed. I cry out all my frustration of the day and all the sadness. I miss my parents. I wish my mum was here to hold me and tell me everything is going to be ok, even though it's not.

I cry myself to sleep and dream about the mysterious guy who winked at me on the sidewalk.

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