Hi. My name is Alex. I am now 15 years old. But when I was 12, my life had changed forever.
Me and my dad were outside practicing my dance routine. As annoying as my brothers were, they had to get in my buisness. "Daaad! This is so boring! Lets go play baseball!" My one brother, Zack, begged. "Yeah please dad!" My other brother, Romeo, tagged along. "Alright! Come on boys!" My dad said running off with the boys.
My dad never cared much. He always went for the boys. My mom, I cant remember the last time she was off her phone, making phone calls. They never had time for me. But when it came to the boys, it was always a yes.
Life was hard for me. I didnt mind all the attention loss...
Until 3 years passed.
On my 12th birthday, I had wished for a shadow. One that watched over me, one that cared for me, one to be my best friend.
That never happened.
Me and my family were driving to get dinner. I hadn't eaten in 3 days. I didnt want to eat today. I was hoping I could play it off with a stomach ache. My dad was driving, my mom in the passangers seat. The boys on the left and right and me? Stuck in the middle.
My dad was to busy yelling at the boys to realize he was going to fast and not stopping at all. I screamed, "Look out!" My dad tried to turn away but couldnt.
Screams filled the car
Blood splattered
And me in a slight daze.
I look around and my mom has glass through her head and my dad has his whole body twisted in an impossible way.
I didnt know what to do.
My brothers were okay. I break the glass of Romeo's window and jump out. "Romeo! Zack! You have to jump!"
Romeo was the first to jump. I was unprepared but I still caught him. Zack was startled. He jumped and I caught him also. "Are you guys hurt!" I ask standing them to their feet, hugging them and kissing their forheads. I tell them not to look back. If they did, they would see their dead parents.
I pick both boys up as I inspect the other car. Everyone inside is gone. I see cops show up. I didnt want to be asked questions. I didnt want to be taken to the hospital. I dont want to go through the whole process.
I start running hand in hand with the boys. I may hate them sometimes but this is a serious, scary moment. Both boys sobbing, I pick them up and run as fast as I can. I began to cry, but not as much as the boys. We tried to look for somewhere to stay the night. I forgot all about the bookbag on my back.
I figured I had ran far enough. I set the boys down. I search through my bag.
I had,
My phone
The charger to my phone
40 dollars
Some spare clothing for me and the boys
Some chapstick
A pencil
A notebook
And some soda
(Dont ask why she has soda in her bag)
I hand the boys the soda. "Split it..." They look up at me. "What about you?" Romeo spoke up. "Dont worry about me..." I said reassuringly
Romeo handed Zack the soda. "I'm okay..." Zack took it then handed it to me. "You save it..."
I nod and put it back in my bag. I look at my phone and its at 24%
