My New Life.

Chapter 10

     The sun peeked through the window shining in our room addling some light. I slowly opended my eyes letting them adjust to the light. It was dark in this house now that I think about it. Actually, ever since mom and dad died, there's been nothing but darkness. The littlest things like the sun or moon adding just a little bit of light into the room made me happy. Nothing ever makes me happy anymore. I feel empty and scared all the time. I wonder what life would be like now if mom and dad were still alive, if everything was the same as it was. I miss them. I miss everything. Carson is the only thing I love and care for but it's not the same anymore. Now, I have a another brother and sister who are twins and got adopted by Sherry two years ago and died at the age of seven. Seven years old. Who would do such a thing? Poison two seven years old twins when they're probably already heartbroken that their parents didn't want them because they already had two children. I began to get mad at my parents for doing that. I mean they are apart of Carson and I. Our siblings. Our family. I felt a tear escape and roll down my cheek. I quickly wiped it away and looked up at the ceiling.

"Why?" I whispered.

I wasn't much of a Christian but I have been desperate for help. For answers. For clues. Why Carson and I? I mean we have always been good people. I don't get it.

The door slowly creeked open and I escaped my thoughts and looked at the doorway. Sherry was standing there.

"Breakfast is ready," she said then walked away.

I turned to Carson but he was still asleep. I didn't want to wake him and I also didn't want to be with Sherry alone. So I decided to get dressed and stuff until he wakes up. By the time I got done putting my hair in a side rbaid, Carson had woke up; he sat up rubbing his eyes and stretching. He then got up and got dressed.

"Good morning," I greeted.

"Mornin'," He turned to me and slightly smiled.

"Sherry said breakfast was ready about 20 mintues ago and I didn't want to wake you so I just got dressed and stuff until you got up," I explained.

He just nodded and walked out the room. I followed him and we entered the kitchen. Our food was still on the table so we grabbed our plates and put them in the microwave. By the time we sat down, Sherry was standing there.

"Morning," Carson and I said.

"Did you two sleep well?" she asked.

We nodded and I took a bite of my toast.

Carson just stared at it. "This isn't poisoned is it?"

I stopped chewing and spit it out.

"Haha, no, don't worry. I'm not going to poison you," she smiled. I looked into her eyes to see if she was lying or darkness but surprisingly, she had a sparkle in them. I grabbed my toast then looked at Carson who just shrugged and I slowly took a bite.

     After we were done, we cleaned our dishes and then went up to our room. Today seened a little different. Dalton and Alice have't came out to talk to us nor have I seen them, Sherry seemed to be...normal for once, Carson and I were quiet, and the house feels cozy and warm. It's not as dark as it usually is either. I looked out the window and saw a butterfly land on the window. I slowly opened the window and picked up the butterfly. I love nature. I wish I could go outside right now, but I can't. The butterfly just reasted on my index finger and flapped its purple and black striped wings. Carson walked up to me and looked down at the butterfly.

"I haven't seen one of those in forever!" he smiled.

I nodded and looked at him.

He walked away and started searching for something.

"What are you-" I began to ask but he cut me off.

"A jar."

He opedned a drawr in the desk and handed me a jar. I opened it and put the butterfly in it. I saw some pebbles on the floor and I grabbed them and put them in the jar to make it look somewhat outside. I poked a few holes in the lid then placed the jar on the window sill. I don't know why, but I  was happy. I felt like a little girl again.

(A/N: Oh my gosh I am so sorry I haven't updated at all this week. I kinda have been busy with school and I didn't have any ideas on what to write about. I know this chapter was boring but you will soon find out what the butterfly has to do with this story. Okay so since I haven't updated lately I will try to update at least 3-5 chapters this weekend. But no promises. Okay i love you guys!)