Kidnapped III: Offspring//Mike Vitar Fanfic COMPLETED

Chapter Three

James' POV

I noticed my mother was looking a little down throughout the day. I know everytime she gets like that, Dad always has to pull me and my little sister away so she can cool down. It happens every now and then, my parents haven't explained why...but I figured its adult business and I'd rather not ask. Elise however, is always in her own little world. She doesn't pay attention to when mom and dad start acting a little funny sometimes like I do. The curiosity as to what drives mom and dad to be in such weird, non engaging, and depressed moods kills me!. Sometimes when they act like this I lie in bed all night, like I am right now, and think about all the things it could possibly be. Is it money problems? Is it the fact that grandma died last year? I can't seem to settle with a decent idea as to what makes mom so upset sometimes. It's like dad will say something, or Elise and I will and I don't know what...but something triggers her. Then she shuts down, and either sleeps all day, has a bad attitude, or is super depressed and trying to hold back tears. Like I said...I have no idea what's going on between them. All I know is that one thing worries me right now...Are mom and dad planning on getting a divorce? I felt a lump in my throat at this thought. That lump that sits in your throat right before you're about to cry. I did cry...I cried myself to sleep tonight, I don't want my parents to get a divorce. I know most kids at school tell me all about it and they say it isn't bad...but I don't want my family to be separated. Sometimes I think the reason mom and dad act weird is because they're tired of each other. I cried some more as I delve deeper into the divorce thought...finally I turn on my side...and fell asleep.

    The next morning came around and it was now 8:00am and I had to get Elise and I to the bus stop by 8:30. I got up out of bed and got dressed...I look down at the floor and see my alarm clock lying on the ground in front of my dresser. It fell off the dresser again! It slides toward the edge when it goes off. I placed it on my dresser across my room because mom said that since I sometimes have trouble waking up in the morning I should place my alarm clock on the other side of my room so that way I was forced to get up. I open my bedroom door with my backpack and head down the hall into the living room. Mom was getting Elise ready for school and finishing our lunches while Dad was rushing to get to work. Mom looked over at me and smiled, "Oh morning hun! I see my idea about your alarm clock is really working" she says. Mom looked in a way better mood today, so did Dad. He came over to me and gave me a hug and I wrapped my arm around his waist, he then rushed over to Elise and gave her a hug and then mom a kiss, "Alright kids you guys have a good day, babe you too" he says and mom smiles as dad leaves. I smile with little relief as I think, maybe they won't get a divorce. But I know as soon as mom gets into that mood again...dad will too. Then I'll think about them divorcing again. I shake my head of that thought and go over to mom, "Alright James here's your lunch and Elise here's yours, James please keep an eye on your sister" my mom says, I nod, "I know I know" I say. My mom crosses her arms and narrows her eyes a bit, "Now don't give me that 'I know I know' shenanigans, I worry about you guys a lot! There's some crazy people out there and I want to make sure you guys are safe", she finally finishes. I nod more sincerely this time, "Yes mom, I understand" I respond, I see her take a breath and smile, "Okay good, alright well I love you both so much and have a good day at school both you" she says while giving us both hugs and kisses. I take Elise by the hand...even though she's nine because it makes mom feel better, and her and I head out down the street to our bus stop. Mom stood in the front door way and watched us walk together until we were out of her sight.
   Elise and I had reached the bus stop and I check my watch...8:25am, "How much longer?" Elise asks me, "Five minutes" I say. Elise sits down criss cross on the ground, "What are you doing you goof? You'll get all dirty" I say, and Elise stands back up, "What!? I don't wanna stand here for five whole minutes" she says in a whiney tone. I roll my eyes, "Elise five minutes isn't that long I'm sure you can handle it" I say, Elise gives me her angry face as she stomps her foot and crosses her arms like mom does. I roll my eyes again, "Will you stop that!" I say annoyed. Elise sticks her tongue out at me, "You're almost ten Elise! Grow up! That's what babies do! Dad told you to stop doing that! I'll tell him!" I say, Elise stops at once, "Don't tell him! Tattle tail!" She yells. Once more I roll my eyes, "Then quit!" I say, and she finally does. Finally I see the bus coming down the street and I let out a sigh of relief, "Oh thank god, saved by the bus!" I say. Elise and I board the bus...and we take off for school.