The Cave Treasure Mystery

Chapter 1

I was just finishing off my homework when I heard the doorbell ring. I rushed down the steps and looked through the door's glass. It was my mother and younger brother. Oh and I almost forgot! I have an older sister that is 13 years old named Stephanie and a younger brother that is 7 years named James. My name is Carlos, I am 11 and we live with my mother on a small island. So now you know who I am.

I opened the door and let my mother and little brother in. " Hi Carlos. Where is Stephanie?" my mother called out as she walked in with the groceries. "Hi mom. Steph is upstairs." I called back. "Stop calling me Steph you little-" Stephanie said coming down the steps but stopped when she saw mom.I smirked and then walked away. I heard her mumble something under her breath but it wasn't clear enough for me to make out the words. I trotted up the steps back to my bedroom but as I pushed my door open, I saw James sitting on my bed and playing with my stuff. "James! Get out and never touch my stuff!" Oh how my brother annoyed me. But was I to do. Any time I even talked to him in a mean way, I would get in trouble. There was no use. James hopped off my bed and stuck his tongue out on me. He left the room stomping. I sat back down to finish the last question from my homework when once again, I was disturbed. Although, this time it was my sister Stephanie standing at my door knocking as hard as she could. "What can I do you for sis?" "Don't 'what can I do you for sis me' Carlos! I know you took my hairbrush and my cap!" What was she talking about? I didn't touch her stuff! It must be James! I should tell her! "Chill! I didn't take your stupid stuff! Did you ask James?" "No...." She answered as her voice began to trail off. Stephanie left with a big huff slamming the door behind her. I laughed and went back to my studies. "Finally finished!" I shouted. I moved to my bed to take a nap. It felt like only a minute had passed when my mom came to wake me up the next morning. Had I really slept that long? I'm talking about falling asleep at 7:30 pm and waking up the next morning at 8:00 am!

I cleansed my face from all the drool and then went down stairs to have breakfast. I found my family sitting around the table having things like Nutella and fruits. This was my favorite breakfast of all! After breakfast, I helped mom clear the table and then I got ready for school.