Haunted (Under Construction)

My Sunshine

      Avery

         It was a unusually warm and sunny day. The type of day that even the girls in California would be envious of. I had slipped out of the house through my window not wanting to cross paths wit my family. I had managed to grade my sling tote bag and fill it with my umbrella, sun glasses, chap-stick, wallet, cellphone, and my novel. I was currently sitting at a small table in front of  an unknown flower shop, simply reading my book as I enjoyed this rare and short Indian summer. It was as simple as that. I young normal girl enjoying her weekend by basking in the warm sunshine that was about as rare as snow in Florida. That was the only flaw of Washington state. The sun never shined and the skies cried day and night. However I still loved it here. The greenery that stretched for miles and the constant smell or fresh air and rain. 

         As I continued to read my novel in the sunlight, a sudden darkness cascaded over me. I looked around at my surrounding and noticed that my surrounds were still bathed in light. I looked up in front of me and saw that it was a figure that was blocking my light.  I squinted my eyes and tried to identify the person in front of me. I pushed my hair out of my face. As my eyes adjusted I made out the large build and dirty blond hair-

         "Jericho." I said As I realized who it was. When I said his name I could see him smile against his black silhouette. The tips of his hair seamed to expand into a halo of light. I looked over to his left shoulder and saw a small frame of a child perched on his should. 

         "Mind if we sit?" He asked me. I nodded my head as I said, 

         "Sure why not?" As I said this he slid the chair back and sat the small girl on his lap. She looked to be an older toddler with her dark hair pulled back, and the same teal eyes. Perhaps she was three or four- at the latest.

         "Say hi ,Erika." He whispered into the child's ear. I then took a sip of my iced tea.

         "Hi, I'm Erika. I'm Jeri's baby sister, and I'm seven year's old." When she said seven I chocked on my tea and gasped for air. Seven? she so little. I looked over at Jericho who was snickering. 

         "I'm Avery." I said awkwardly as I dabbed my face with a napkin. 

         "Are you Jeri's friend?" She asked.

         "You could say that." I told her. After that the three of us were silent until Jericho spoke. 

         "Does your Family know your here?" He asked me. 

         "No. They think I'm in my room sleeping or studying." I told him. 

         "Then how did you get out?" He asked me. 

         "I took a screwdriver to the window." I answered simple.He scoffed at my comment. 

         "So I take it you have work today?" 

         "No, not today." 

         "So what are you doing here?" He asked me. 

         "Enjoying to sun like the rest of the city."I said. 

         "That's all?" He asked me. I nodded my head. 

         "I don't exactly have anything else to do." I told him. After that we returned to the awkward silence as I continued to read and sip away at my tea. Every now and then  I would look over to see Jericho taping away at his sleek iphone. 

         "Okay it's done!" He jumped up excitedly and yelled. When he did this I jumped from the sudden shock and spit my tea all over. He grabbed Erika's hand I had assumed that they were going to say their good-byes to me. Of course I was proved utterly wrong. Jericho Grabbed hold of my hand and yanked my up and started running. I was lucky to grab all my things when he started to drag me away. I held my Straw boater's hat down with my hand and slung my bag over my shoulder as we ran. I laughed at his child like behavior and Erika squealed with excitement as we ran down the sidewalk, the three of us hand in hand. People shouted at us, others laughed along, but we didn't mind them. I hadn't laughed and smiled like this for a while now. As We ran I looked around and wondered where Angela was. Most likely perched somewhere watching this little scene. A smiled played on my lips as we halted to a stop in front of his car. 

         He opened the door and buckled up Erika up in her seat. He then opened the passenger door and said, 

         "Get in." His smile beamed at me.  

         "What? Why?" I asked him. 

         "Were going on a field trip. Don't worry it will be fun." I hesitated and shifted my wight from one foot to the other.

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Go on.

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I heard the voice say. I looked around but once again saw no Angela. I squeezed my eyes shut And took a beep breath. They wouldn't find out. I'll be careful. I said to myself. I urged my feet forward and got into the car. I quickly buckled my seat belt and closed the door. Jericho soon got in as well. 

         "Glad you could join us." He said. 

         "You know this counts as kidnapping. Right?" I told him he snorted at my remark and said, 

         "Sorry, but you got in the car on your own will." He said with a cocky smirk on his face. I laughed and rolled my eyes. 

         "So where are you taking me?" I asked him. 

         "Were going to Erickson Park. I told Ashlin, Allen, Tyler and the others to meet us there." We then heard Erika groan 

         "Is Mia going to be there?" She said with a pout on her face. 

         "Yes she was invited but I doubt she will show up." He told her as he started the engine of his car. Erika crossed her arms and pouted. 

         "I liked Carolin better. She would have come." She pouted. 

         "Erika..." Jericho said in a disproving voice. 

         "Who's Carolin?" I asked. Jericho's shoulder's dropped slightly and I could tell it was a touchy subject just from the feeling of grief rolling of his chest. 

         "My older sister." Erika said in a quiet voice. I had a feeling that she was no longer with them. After that it was some what quiet. I rested my head against the door and closed my eyes. I soon drifted off into a light sleep. 

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Someone tried to pull me away from my book and tea once. It didn't end well.