Enlighten Me

"Michael!" was the last thing I heard before gunshots echoed down the street. I heard mama scream before the clicking of her heels hitting the asphalt. I stood frozen as I took in the events that just took place. I was zoned out as everyone ran around in panic. I snapped out of my trance when flashing lights pulled up to the scene. There she was on the ground holding his lifeless body in the street. My face appeared calm and expressionless but my mind was racing with thoughts. That bullet should've been in me... it was meant for me...

Jun was an older brother of 3 now its just him and his sister Jalani. They was raised by a single mother who often struggled just to put a slice of bread in the cabinets. Working 3 jobs as Jun took care of other things. Always managing to make ends meet. Since their father walked out on them, Jun saw it as he had to be the man of the house and grow up at 13. His life since his brother died hasn't been the same.