DEAF AND DEATH

Chapter six...continued

I stepped forward to take the letter from him when all of a sudden,

" Phoebe stop! This is mine! You shall not have your mother's earnings!"

I turned around shocked, while my ears were hurting extremely badly.

What was the meaning of this?

Who was this man?

I panicked. Quickly I snatched the letter and. Started. To. Run.

There was nothing I could do. I ran down the paths of danger and into a dark alley which held a miniature motel.

Evil looking eyes stared as I ran past panting and puffing, for I was asthmatic.

Cautiously, I turned around hoping to see no one.

Instead, I saw the stranger running up to me.

It. Was.

Was. He.

No. He couldn't be my father. My father is dead.

There was no image inside my mind of what my father would be like.

Immediately my legs started to move again. As i turned around the corner I approached a kind looking guy about the same age as me.

"umm sorry." I muttered.

"I see u are in a hurry." Why, may I ask?

His voice was warm and friendly, I could see that I could be able to trust him.

"I - I - I'm running from some one, a, stran stranger" I stammered to the young man.

"Come inside, you'll be safe here."

Somehow, I trusted this person. I don't know why.

I went into the old cabin and looked around. There was a worn out sofa with a single bed on its side. A fire lit up the room making it smell of smoke. It was a bit strange but I felt safe. I opened the will that was dangling from my hand to reveal a ripped piece of paper.

I gasped. Excitement rushed through me I could finally see the rest of the letter my mother wrote for me.

"excuse me."

I had forgotten that the man was there the whole time

" Would you like some tea?" He asked

"Yes, and thankyou for your kindness."

As I bent to pick up the cup, it smelt of honey. The beautiful aroma drifted inside me and all I remembered since then was that I fell back on the bed.

Everything blacked out.

In the bottom of my heart and soul, I knew that I couldn't have faith in this man. I don't think I'll ever be able to trust anyone for the rest of my life.