A Girl's Guide To Surviving The Apocalypse

A Secret

I didn't know what Cliff meant by saying 'we're not alone'. I thought having Tommy come into my room would be a good idea. My door had a lock, his didn't. I didn't sleep at all. Tommy wanted to go to get a drink of water. I wouldn't let him, he's not going out of this room. I don't know what Cliff is talking about but I can promise one thing. I am going to find out.

Tommy and I were awake before Cliff but I made him wait until Cliff was up for five minutes before leaving. If something was really out there Cliff would be the first to go.

I made myself a promise, that I would protect Tommy. I'm sticking to that. I know I'm scared but I have to question Cliff.

"Cliff, what do you mean by saying we aren't alone down here?" When I asked Cliff this question he acted like a shot him. He flinched before answering me.

"I'll tell you, but you can't tell your brother. It's just really hard to handle." Cliff was looking me dead in the eyes. I could feel his hot breathing which sent a shiver down my spin.

"I can handle it." I didn't know if Cliff could tell if I was lying or not. I was hoping he'd tell me anyways.

"I am the reason for this. I made a contiguous virus, that kills people over age 50. It was supposed to be a government weapon that we were never going to use. It was just to scare other countries off. Well I guess we would've used it if over population seemed to be a problem. It was supposed to kill the weak but something wasn't right with it." I couldn't believe what Cliff was saying.

"Why did you save my brother? Why did you save me?" I was so confused. My brain felt like mush.

"This virus wasn't meant to kill children. The people over 50 will die, but anyone under that age, they turn into zombies. I didn't mean for this to happen. That's why I'm making an antidote. You need to let me work in my room. Go eat breakfast."

Tommy sat there reading me of his books. I didn't know what I was supposed to believe. I tried to focus Tommy, sweet, sweet, Tommy. My mind wandered off. How long have we been down here? When can we leave? Will we make it out alive? What's down here with us? I couldn't go on with it anymore.

"I love you Tommy." I tried not to let my voice crack as I said my last words.

I grabbed the kitchen knife. I counted down from ten in my head. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three two, one. I tried to plunge the knife into my stomach. Something stopped me. It was big, bulky, and smelt awful. It ran off into the basement, I tried to follow it but I gave up and went back upstairs.

That must've been what Cliff meant. I needed to stay here and find out what it is so Cliff can make the cure and Tommy and I can go home. How hard can that be?

I told Cliff what I saw, I thought it would be a smart decision. He got mad, really mad. He took off his belt and whipped me with it. I knew that I had to keep Tommy out of this. I didn't think Cliff would do that. We can't run from him we have to stay in the bunker where it's safe, but I don't want to stay with this man. I've decided that when the antidote is made I will have to stab Cliff, give it to myself and Tommy and leave. I don't know if there will be any survivors it could just be the two of us.

Cliff was going to pay for what he did.