The Days To Come

Chp. 42

*1 week later* (October 4)
Brooke's pov:
It was finally my favorite time of year. No, not because of Halloween, but it was finally fall and it was turning colder. I sat on my front porch, sipping on a cup of hot chocolate. My favorite thing about living in my own house, is being able to do that. After I finished my cup, I went inside to go change out of my pajamas. I changed into a maroon sweater with a black skirt and a pair of knee high black boots. I brushed my hair, putting it into two messy buns, Bobby-pinning them. After I finished my hair, I sprayed myself with some coconut body spray, before I grabbed my bag, leaving to go to school.

I pulled into the parking lot of the building that I had to be in, parking in my parking spot. I grabbed my bag off of my passenger seat, going inside the building. Today, my bag was heavy because I had to bring my textbook to class. Once I got to class, I sat down at my seat, opening my notebook to a blank page. My professor started going over notes, which we wrote down from our computers, because he always sent them to us via email. I always write in different pens when I take notes, so I had a variety of pens layer out next to my computer.

Sloan's pov:
I sat on my back porch with Sophia, as I drew in my sketchbook.Sophia was sitting on the picnic table across from me, working on her calligraphy. My dad came outside, carrying a big envelope. He handed it to me, before going back inside. I opened the envelope, before pulling out the letter.

Dear Sloan Dolan,

I am very please to let you know that you have placed first in your category (grades 3-5). I enjoyed your work a lot. A check is included and once again congrats.

Sincerely,

The Art Gallery

I put the letter back into the envelope, before putting it under my sketchbook. Recently, my dad had bought me frames, since I wanted to put my artwork on my walls. 

*2 hours later*

After Sophia had left, I went to my room with my envelope, taking the pieces of art out of it. I gently took the ribbons off of the artwork, placing the work into the picture frames laying on my desk. I put the back of the frame on, securing it, before I started hanging them onto my wall.

Alannah's pov:

While Katelyn was at school, I had to clean the house since it was really dirty. I grabbed all of my cleaning supplies, starting in my room. I took the sheets off of my bed and pillows, putting them into my laundry bin. I went into my closet, grabbing out a fresh set of sheets for my bed. I scrubbed my headboard with multi-purpose cleaner, before I put the new sheets on my bed. I then, cleaned my dresser and vanity, before heading to my closet. I hung up the clean clothes that were sitting in the white basket on the floor. After I finished cleaning my room, I took my laundry basket downstairs, starting the load of clothes that were in my basket. 

I then, went back upstairs so I could clean Katelyn's room. I took the sheets off of her bed, placing them into her laundry bin, before grabbing a new set from her closet. I scrubbed her headboard. before putting on new sheets, organizing her pillows. I then, cleaned the top of her dresser, organizing all of her pictures, after I dusted the frames. I walked over to her vanity, gently cleaning the top, before organizing all of her makeup. Her clothes were already put away, so I only had to worry about doing her laundry. 

I grabbed her basket, taking it downstairs, setting it on top of the washer. While my clothes were still in the washer, I cleaned the kitchen, putting all of the clean dishes into the cabinet. My phone went off, signaling that I was getting a text message. 

Grandma <3: Hi dear. How are you doing?

I unlocked my phone, responding:

M: Hi grandma! I'm doing great. I'm cleaning the house while Katelyn's at school.

Grandma <3: That's great sweetheart. I was texting to ask if you and Katelyn (and possibly Andrew) would like to go out to dinner with grandpa and I tonight. 

M: Of course we would. Just let me know where and what time. I will tell Katelyn when she comes home. 

*4 hours later*

I stood in front of the mirror, brushing my hair back into a ponytail, as Katelyn and Andrew got ready to go to dinner with our grandparents. Katelyn came into my room, wearing a forest green sweater, jeans, and her two inch heeled brown booties. 

"Do I look okay?" she asked me, as I secured my hair with a scrunchie.

"You always look great, Katelyn," I said, fixing a piece of her hair that was in front of her ear. 

Andrew came in, wearing a white dress shirt and a pair of black pants. Soon after, we left Katelyn and I's house, going to meet up with our grandparents at the restaurant. 

*2 weeks later* (Oct 18)

Isabella's pov:

I sat in my bedroom, designing my sister and I's Halloween costumes. This year, I am going to be a witch and Sophia is going to be a princess. However, we aren't going trick or treating together. I sketched out a long flowy dress, coloring it in with a pink colored pencil. I texted Sophia to come over to my room, so she could choose which fabric she wanted. I soon heard a gently knock, before my door opened. Sophia sat down in front of my shelf with all of the pink fabrics, looking through them. As she decided which one she wanted, I finished up the drawing, before texting my mom things that we would need for our costumes. Sophia handed me a light blush pink fabric, before she sat down on my bed, because she knew I needed measurements. 

Rowan's pov:

I sat in my apartment, finishing up an essay that is due tomorrow. After I printed it out, I grabbed my keys, before leaving my apartment to go check my mailbox downstairs. I unlocked my mailbox, pulling out a small pile of mail. I then, went back upstairs to my apartment. Once inside, I made a list of things that I needed from the grocery store, since I would be going later. I placed the list into my wallet, before grabbing everything I needed before I left my apartment.