There was a low rumble in the distance, the first indication of the storm to come. I lie in bed, listening to the thunder come closer, long rolling rumbling for now.
I wonder if the kids are still asleep.
I pull the blankets back, stepping out of bed, I quietly make my way to each of the kids rooms. I smile as I see each of them still asleep.
I hope the storm doesn't wake them.
There's a chill in the air as the trees move outside. I wrap my arms around myself as I walk to my bedroom. I find a jumper sitting on the back of my desk chair and I put it on. I stand in front of my bedroom window, watching the storm.
Within minutes, flashes of lightning appear on the horizon, a quick, sudden burst briefly illuminating the long, low bank of menacing dark grey clouds moving ever so slowly in my direction. I watch, fascinated by the dichotomy of light and dark.
I love storms.
Then I hear small feet make their way to my room. A loud rumble overhead makes me jump. I turn in time to see my kids enter the room. Harley, Ashley and Gisele run over to me.
"I'm scared, Mum." Ashley says, hugging my leg.
I look at them. "Let's spend the night in the basement, it will be much quieter."
I turn to the window once more and see a bolt of lightning hit the road outside my house.
Ashley flips the switch on the light, but it's not working.
I pick up my phone and turn on the flashlight. "I've got light, Ashley."
The light illuminates the dark house. Harley, Ashley, Gisele and I walk down to the basement. A bolt of lightning illuminates the house as it hits the ocean behind the house.
When we get to the basement I set the beds up for us and pull out blankets. I tuck the kids in and kiss each of them. I turn the light off and put my phone on silent. Then I place it next to the pillow. I fall asleep.
***
I wake to a slight pounding in my head.
I'm not feeling too good.
I massage my head, hoping to dull the headache.
My phone is vibrating next to me.
I look at the caller ID before answering it.
Me: Hello, Noah.
Noah: Did I wake you?
Me: Yeah, what time is it?
Noah: It's after 10:30.
Me: Oh! Why are you calling?
The kids are going to miss school.
Noah: I was calling about dinner.
I forgot about that.
Me: OK,
Noah: I can't make it. I was hoping that we could do lunch instead?
Me: I'm not cooking. Can you bring something with you?
Noah: Yes, are the kids at home?
Me: Yes, we slept in the basement last night during the storm.
Noah: How did the kids handle their first major storm?
Me: They were scared.
Noah: They will get used to it.
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The Undercover Ex Wife (Undercover 1) (completed)
Ficción GeneralAmelia Daniels is a CIA Agent. She used to be married to Noah Cross until he kicked her out. Amelia leaves him. Six years later Amelia's Fashion design company goes global and she returns to LA. She's not alone and her ex husband finds out about his...