The Next Generation

Chapter 6: A Busy Day

I heard a loud sound coming from the outside, it's like a hammer that is being struck on a plywood. As I opened my eyes, I was dazzled by the sunlight coming from the window. My back suddenly ached as I lifted myself from the floor.

I used to sleep on a soft and clean bed so my back might felt new with the floor. I can hear someone frying rice on a pan. I slowly stood up and looked at the four corners of the room, then I have noticed that Samantha is no longer on bed.

There was a smoke coming from the window of the room, I guess someone is burning dried leaves. I checked my phone and it was 7:15 am I was really curious about what's happening outside so I decided to go out of the room.

The sound of frying rice on a pan is getting louder everytime I make a step forward. I reached the stairs and I began descending. As my feet stepped on the first floor I saw Samantha holding a bowl.

Samantha: Oh! You're awake, how's your sleep?

"Ahmm it's good"

I lied to her, even though my back ached caused by sleeping on the floor, I still told her that it's good.

Samantha: Breakfast is ready, are you hungry?

"Ahmm I think so"

Samantha: Ok! Wash your hands first then sit down

I washed my hands thoroughly and head to the dining table, as I sat down, Samantha came back holding a plate of fried rice she then served it to me, she headed back to the cooking area and I saw her holding another plate of Fried eggs. She sat down in front of me.

Samantha: Ok! Before we eat let's pray first, close your eyes. Dear lord, first of all thank you for this wonderful morning, thank you for the food we have, may you bless these with your power so that we can gain enough energy to accomplish our tasks Amen.

"Amen"

Samantha: Ok! Let's eat

I was wondering where the others are so I asked Samantha

"Ahmm where are the others?"

Samantha: They're busy out there

"Busy? What are they doing?"

Samantha: See for yourself dear but you must finish eating first.

I just shut my mouth for a while and I continued eating. The food was great even though it's just a fried rice and egg. It must be because I'm eating with someone, not alone.