On Monday afternoon, April Dublin a 10 year fifth grader was enjoying a nice summer day. She loved summer because she liked feeling the wind blow in her face. She also hated winter just because it would make her toes numb and her nose red.
"April?Could you come here for a second?" Rosemary and Dexter Dublin,Aprils parents called.
"Yeah?"
"We need to talk"
April rushed downstairs and jumped at the very last step with her gold hair shining behind her.
"What is it?"
"Your mother and I need to tell you something. Your uncle Stephani died and since he was helping pay for our house we need to move to a cheaper house."
April was shocked.After all the years she had spent in this house now was the time to move?
She tried to sound calm.
"When are we moving?"
Wednesday morning so you need to get up early okay?"
"Alright.....But can I at least say goodbye to Isabell?"
"That's fine with me only if you're quick about it."
"Thanks"
April walked over to her front door and slid her flip-flops on. She reached for the doorknob and opened the door.
"Wait!" Her mother shrieked."You need to put your safety clothes on!"
"But mom! All I'm doing is going across the street!"
"Wow,Rosemary darling calm down! All she is really doing is going down the street and back!"Aprils dad said.
"I don't care how far she is going! No matter what, she is putting her safety clothes on!"
April finally retreated and pulled her coat,gloves,and hat on. She walked to the door and heard a tiny bark.
"Cecile!"she cried "There you are!Can I at least take him with me?"
"Alright.You may."April's mom said.
"Thanks!"
April ran out the door and rushed across the black streets.She eyed her best friend's house and hopped up the brick steps with Cecile right behind her.With her tiny fist she pounded on the door and it swung open.
"Hello April!"a soft feminine voice answered.
"Hi Mrs.Mellow! I was just wondering if Isabell was here."
"Oh of course she's here!Isabell?"
A big stomping of feet came down the stairs and towards her.Suddenly a tight squeeze came across her.
"Hey April!What's up?"Isabell's squeaky voice said.
"I just wanted to tell you something.I'm moving on Wednesday."
"You are?Yeah right!You're lying!Are you?"
"I promise you this time I'm not!"
Tears trickled down Isabell's red cheeks,suddenly she realized her eyes were watering too.The two friends thrust their arms around each other and sobbed.
"Tomorrow can we just hang out?"Isabell's trembling voice said.
"Yeah....I think my parents will let me."
After waving goodbye to her friend,she slowly walked home,and trudged up her front steps.
"Hi mom and dad."April said quietly.
"What did Isabell say?"Her dad's deep voice said.
"Oh she just said goodbye.I want to ask you if tomorrow I can play with her."
"You may,but only if you still wear your safety clothes!"Said April's mom.
"Fine."April answered.
"Anyway,you're just in time for dinner!"
April walked to her chair and slumped down in it.
"Here's your dinner."Her mother said as she plopped a plate full of mashed potatoes,brocolli,and leftover chicken in front of her.
April slowly said a prayer with her family,ate her dinner,and ran upstairs into her room.She jumped on her bed and smushed her face against her pillow.She wished that Wednesday would never come,and if Wednesday did come Isabell and her family would come with her.
There was way too much to think about so April closed her eyes,took a deep breath,and went into a deep sleep.
