Stories of a future past

Chapter Two

I got my backpack and closed the door behind me. Dad was sleeping and my mother was already at work. Alana hadn't called me back ever since she told me she'd help me with my essay, and since she was always busy, I thought it'd be best to stop by her work. While I was waiting for the bus, I saw George exit the music store on the corner. I quickly shouted his name, and with a wide smile, I ran to meet up with him. George is Alana's boss. He's some what elderly, but nice. 

"My,my, if it isn't little Mavis! It's nice to see you again!" 

I gave George a wide smile as I shook his hand. 

"It's nice to see you too, George. I was wondering, Is my sister working today?"

He gave me a puzzled look as he shook his head. 

"Didn't she tell you?"

I gave him an even more baffled look.

"Didn't she tell me what?"

He gave off a sigh, and gave me that pitiful face that everyone gave me. 

"Your sister is back in her home town as we speak. I'm sorry she didn't tell you anything, but you should understand her, it was a last minute thing" 

My eyes widened in surprise. Alana went back? That seemed strange but I could already guess what it all revolved around. 

"Oh well, no I didn't no. I'll make sure to tell my dad. Is it too much to ask what she's doing there?"

"She's investigating the Burteloni case. Resources told me she knows people that where close to the couple"

I gave George an un-surprised look. 

"By resources you mean my dad, don't you?"

George only gave me a goofy smile before he began to walk away. 

"That information is not for the public! Good bye little Mavis! Say hello to your parents for me"

I sulmped into a bench near by. I felt that lump in my throat again. The one that's been living with me ever since I could remember. My eyes began to flood with tears. I wasn't nostalgic because Alana left, I was angry because she left without saying anything. It's always been like this. Alana was never the emotional type, but people have told me that she used to be a bright, bubbly person before Doutzen passed away. I know it must have been hard for her and dad, but dad overcame it for me. At least he laughs, and hugs me, and lets me in his heart. But Alana hasn't been able to pass on, and it seemed that Doutzen was the last person that entered her heart. I was Doutzen's sister too, and it was hard for me, but Alana is my sister as well, and we're all we got left. So why won't she let me in? Don't I deserve a place in her heart, even if it's cramped?