A Nightmare's Reality

Mystery Man

I walked down the gravel path. My mind was wrapped around in my own thoughts. I couldn't stop thinking of the man in my nightmares and the accident at school today.

Was that the man I saw from the window following me? Is there a connection between the man from my nightmares and the man I saw from the window? No! I thought to myself it's just a silly coincidence and dream. I did not want to let myself believe something that was not real. I was in denial.

As I continued walking down the street I had that sudden feeling that someone was following me. I looked behind me but no one was there. I also looked across the street but everyone seemed to be doing their daily routines. I resumed walking again but this time I heard footsteps behind me.

I turned and saw a cat purring behind me. But I swear I had heard footsteps. I shook off the thought and told myself the nightmare was catching up to me.

I turned to our porch in time to see a person wearing black clothes and his face hooded going into an opposite alley. The thought of this mystery man following me gave me goosebumps.

I saw Uncle and Aunt's car. I was happy they were back. They had been the closest people to me ever since my parents died. The nightmares, I had never told a soul about them.
I entered the kitchen to the smell of freshly baked chocolate kiss cookies. I ran up to Aunt and gave her a bear hug, I had really missed them both. I also gave Uncle one which took him by surprise and we both fell on the floor.

Aunt could not hold back her laughter so she burst out laughing till she was in tears. Uncle and I communicated with our eyes. We took flour that was on the table and plotted our revenge. Aunt was now covered in flour. She looked like a ghost from Scooby-Doo.

It was now our turn to laugh. We laughed so hard we rolled on the floor in tears. By the end of lunch we were all covered in flour and the kitchen looked like a mess. I announced my going out today for the football game. They both were fine with it and I helped clean the kitchen. After cleaning I went and took a shower.

It was 6.20. Forty more minutes till Zack came and picked me up. I wore my black skinny jeans, a white tank top, some black boots, a black and white scarf since it was a bit chilly and our Sky High school cap. The door bell rang and I knew Zack was here.

I grabbed my purse then left my room. Downstairs Uncle and Zack were talking and laughing heartily. They both knew him. I gave Uncle and Aunt a kiss on the cheek before I left. We walked to Zack's car and like always he opened the door for me. I went in and he rushed to the driver'' s seat and we were off to school.

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