The New Family

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by kelikn12

by kelikn12

Anna's Point of View

It's weird being here. I don't know maybe because I'm so used to our house. I would say home but that definitely wasn't a home. Our mom did an awful thing. She was such a good mom up to all this. I keep asking myself "why now?" "Why did she do this now?" "What made her snap?" I ask myself these question as I'm falling asleep. I'm scared to fall asleep. Especially somewhere new. Somewhere I don't know if it is safe but I am super tired. I can barely keep my eyes open. Eventually I fall asleep. The next morning I woke up with Sophia sitting by my side waiting for me to wake up. It's about 3 a.m. "what are you doing?"

"waiting for you to wake up?"

"what time s it?"

"I think it's 2:50 in the morning."

"why are you up"

"I woke up and can't fall back asleep.. Do you think we can trust this family?"

"I don't know. We just have to be careful."

"okay, can you lay with me until I fall asleep?"

"yeah, come here."

she falls asleep after awhile. I just sat there thinking about how everything could go wrong. I need clear my head. Maybe I can sneak out and go for a walk. I wonder how cold it is. I'll just grab a coat. I hope the door doesn't squeak. I walk for about two hours then I get back and go lay back down and fall back asleep.

Later that morning our new foster parents wake us up. They prepared a big meal. I have barely eaten since the hospital.

"Morning, did you sleep well?" our foster mom asked

"I slept fine" I replied

"I slept okay" Sophia said

"Sean and I prepared breakfast for you. I hope you like it."

"Thank you but I'm not hungry." I replied

"Okay.. uh.."

Sophia interrupted " This looks good can I have some of those." pointing at the home maid powdered donuts.

"You can have what ever you want."

After they were finished eating. Our foster mom pulled out these wrapped boxes.

"I got you guys these welcome to the family gifts. I would love for you to accept them." She hands them out. I open mine with care and caution. Once I get through the wrapping paper and open the box I see a new iPhone.

"I needed a new one. Thanks."

"A PHONE THIS IS SO AWESOME!!"

"This is cool." my brother said.

I help them set up our new phones. I can't believe this. Is this some sort of bribery. I don't know. Is this new family real? Will they treat us right? Or is this just some messed up family again? I don't want to wait and see. If only I could somehow find out. For now this is our new family.