The Cheyenne Reynolds Story

Chapter 1- Smile Even When Sad

I'm sitting in a children's home today, a week after the accident. I don't remember much of what happened after I saw her body. I don't even know how or when I got here.

My uncle Ethan and his wife Brooke had brought most of my belongings here, and the rest were packed up at my house. I asked them why I couldn't stay with them and they said it isn't in my mother's will. I wonder how they know that and the will hasn't been read yet, but I don't ask, instead I get back to being quiet and ignoring everyone.

It's been a week, but I keep seeing the image of my mother's dead body flash before my eyes. I don't eat much, unless I'm forced. I don't do much sleeping either because I'm awaken by nightmares everytime I try.

Lucky for me, I've been able to have this room to myself for the entire week I've been here. However, I was told I will be getting a roommate this afternoon.

* * * *

A few minutes after one, a little girl is brought in. She looks as if she's just been through a disaster.

"Cheyenne, I'd like you to meet your new roommate Lucy Hayes", Ms. Jensen, my social worker says. "She's six years old and it would be nice if you could try to cheer her up."

I'm mourning the loss of my mother and she wants me to cheer up someone? I try to protest, but no words escape my lips.

Ms. Jensen leaves and I look over to the bed Lucy is on. She looks so tiny and scared, I couldn't help feeling sorry for her. I decide to go over to her and find out what's wrong and why she's here.

"Hi Lucy", I say as I sit down on her bed. "I'm Cheyenne Reynolds."

Lucy looks up at me with a red tear stained face and starts crying some more. I take her into my arms and rock her back and forth, forgetting my own troubles and trying to comfort this little fragile girl.

After what feels like hours, she falls asleep and I put her on the bed and cover her with a sheet. Ms. Jensen comes in at that moment and smiles and says "I knew you would make her feel better." She leaves after saying dinner would be ready in an hour.

* * * *

Lucy and I are in the dining room along with everyone else. The place is filled with chatter and excitement, and everyone else is eating, with the exception of Lucy and I.

"Eat your food Lucy. You'll feel hungry later if you don't", I say not wanting her to starve for the rest of the night. "After dinner, we won't be able to get anymore food until breakfast."

"But you're not eating so why should I?", she sniffles.

It's the first time I hear her voice and it's so precious. I can't help but to want to give this little girl a reason for things to be okay again, if at least only for a little while.

"If I eat my food, will you do the same?"

"Yeah", she says while looking to see if I'll do it.

I start eating my dinner and a little while after, Lucy does the same. I feel really proud of myself at this moment. I made a small difference in someone else's life, even though mine is a wreck.

* * * *

We're back in our room after finishing all of our food. To my surprise, Lucy began to cling to me. A while after dinner was finished, I took a bath and made sure Lucy did too. She asked if she could sleep beside me since it was her first night here, and I agreed without hesitation.

I like Lucy, she's like the little sister I never had. At that moment, I remember when I was younger. I kept telling Mom that I wanted a little brother or sister. She always said "Chey, you know I can't have anymore children", and I always frowned at that point.

I was starting to feel sad again, and was about to burst out in tears, but then there was Lucy. Her sweet little face staring up at me. I just couldn't have another breakdown, well not in front of her. She'll start crying again all because of me and I just can't let that happen.

I felt a connection to Lucy. I felt a need to protect her. She was going to be like my very own little sister. I had to stay strong for her. I had to be brave.

A/N: Hey guys. Do you like the book so far? Isn't Cheyenne amazing? I wish I had a little sister too.

Please vote. It'll really mean a lot to me.

~XOXO KIKIIBOO❤