Ok, so you are about to like read my diary on my life in the past two and a half weeks.Just so you know I am not just making all of this stuff up.Do you know how much work that would be!? I am just not cut out to do that much work for nothing, I am a very busy person.
So, whoever you are who’s creepy or bored enough to go through some innocent person’s journal…. Go ahead no one is stopping you, except for yourself. But, hey you already started so you might as well finish.
Now where should I start?…. How about here….
CHAPTER TWO
‘’Who cares?’’I mumble under my breath.I rub Mango, my dogs belly.
‘’Who cares… WHO CARES???’’Alexa, my best friend says way too loud. ‘’We are going to DC. At least try to act like you care.For crying out loud! We are going to see the president. THE PRESIDENT!!!!’’
I sigh.’’ For the last time, we are not going to see the president. We are just going to see the White House’’. I sink into my bed.
This is useless . She will never stop talking, last week we were called in for a school assembly.
Alexa and I filed in with the rest of our class and we sat down on the fifth row with Cai and Sophia. Our principal walks in, Mrs.Lear, she is like slightly scary but not like I will expel you just because I can, but more like, I see all.In my opinion that is just as scary.
She steps up to the podium and begins to speak’ “Good morning Jamorey ninth graders, today I would like to tell you about a special trip that this year all of the ninth grade students will be given the opportunity to attend. A four day trip to DC, the capital of the US. The trip is already paid for all you have to do is get the permission slip filled out.I hope that you all take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Now, if anyone has any questions you may ask your teachers later but, right now you are dismissed.’’
And now here we are here one week later and my BFF is trying to talk my head off.
Alexa continues to talk ,’’But if we’re at the White House there’s a chance we will see the president!’’
‘’Alexa I’m sure you will get to see something amazing, but can we please just finish this book report on Alabama so that we at least have a chance of passing English.’’ I say.We’re working on a project on a state in the USA you had to pick it out of a hat. But Alabama isn’t that bad it has some interesting people so that's a plus.But it is worth forty-five percent of our grade this quarter so no joke we need to get it in on time.
Alexa continues to type, while I look up stuff on a bus boycott that Rosa Parks started.We finish at like seven forty-three.
‘’Time for dinner!’’ my Mom yells from downstairs, making me jump out of my socks.
‘’Sorry Alexa I gotta go.’’ I say.
‘’It’s fine we are practically finished we just need to title it how about….,’’she stares off into space like she is thinking.
‘’Riley!!!’’ Mom yells again now a little louder. Mango jumps up from her little spot on my bed.
‘’How about we just keep it simple and name it Alabama?’’ I say.
‘’Ok, see you tomorrow,’’ Alexa says and I turn off the online group chat.I shut my computer down and go down stairs with Mango not far behind.
‘’Hi daddy, hey mom.’’ I say as I walk into the kitchin.
‘’Hey peanut.’’ My dad says even though I still find it slightly odd to call a human pet food names but my dad does it anyway.
‘’So how was your day Riley?’’ Mom says as she sets down some ravioli on the table.
‘’Good.’’ I say as I dip some ravioli out of the dish. Mango plops down at my feet.
‘’And how was your’s Jason?’’ Mom asks my little ten year old brother.
He looks up.
’’We finally got our math test back,’’ he says,’’ I got a ninety three.”
‘’Good job.’’ Mom says.
We eat the rest of our dinner in silence.
CHAPTER THREE
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP…
I roll over and pull the plug out of the wall.I try to go back to sleep but Mango sneezes in my face so I jump up and get out of bed.
I drag my feet to the bathroom and look into the mirror.I sigh at the tangle of hair I see on top of my head.
‘’Oh come on.’’ I mumble.I washed my hair last night but I forgot to blow dry it.
I grab my dark blue blow dryer and flip the switch.
SSSSSHHHHHVVVVVRRRUUU….
I run the blow dryer through my thick curly tangled hair until all of the knots are out.Then I change into my purple t-shirt, shorts, high-tops, and pearl studs.Than I brush my hair into a ponytail and scoop up Mango.
‘’Good morning you very amazing dog.’’I say as I rub Mango’s stomach.
‘’Riley?Are you awake?’’Mom yells from the hallway.
‘’Ok Mrs.Mango let's go down stairs and get some food.’’I say in my doggie voice.I open the door and put Mango down we hurry down the stairs.
‘’Good morning Mommy.’’I say as I pour some dog food into the bowl.
She turns around,’’Today you and Alexa are going to watch Jason, remember because me and your father are going to that new resturant.So please just be good and don't drive your brother completely mad.’’She smiles but I can see that she’s serious.
‘’Yes ma’am’’ I say,’’ You will get your son back in one piece.’’ I smile.
She sighs,’’Ok, now go to the bus or you’ll be late’’.
I grab a biscuit and toss my book bag over my shoulder, “Bye mom.’’
The school bus pulls up and I hop on.I slide into the seat beside Alexa.
Sophia turns around ’’Are you ready for the trip on next Monday?’’.
‘’Of course not, I have at least one week to get ready.’’I say’’Why start now?’’
‘’So that you won’t be busy trying to get ready on the day before’’,she says like it’s obvious.
‘’So that you know you have everything.’’Cia adds.
Alexa rolls her eyes,’’And you have the whole weekend to do that, but you two are like over prepared for everything.’’
‘’You are the only people who would survive the zombie apocalypse.’’ I agree.
We laugh.
When we get off the bus I dash to my locker and shove my bookbag in and get my stuff I close my locker and turn to Alexa who has a locker right beside mine.She tucks some of her dark brown hair behind her ear.
‘’Let's go to class’’, she says.
We walk into the room and sit down.
Ok just so you know school stinks it is super boring I make all A’s and I'm in the ‘’gifted’’ program but it's just not challenging enough.We just sit there and listen to the teacher talk.
Very entertaining to all of the students…..
NOT!!!!!!!!!
I seriously just can not wait until it is OVER!!!
When school ends me and Alexa meet up to walk to my house.
‘’This is going to be so much fun.’ ’Alexa says as we start walking.
‘’I know, we finally get our first babysitting job.’’I say “Catch me if you can.‘’
‘’Riley no we need to get to the house.’ ’Says Alexa as she tries to catch up with me.
‘’Oh come on it's fine we’ll get there I know where we are this is a short cut.’’ I say as I run backwards.
‘’Ok if you say so.’’ she says. We keep going,’’Are you sure this is a short cut?’’
I turn around,’’Of course, I use it all the time.’’I say.
‘’RILEY BE CAREFUL!’’ Alexa says just as I slam my back into the wall of an old abandoned building.
‘’Ouch.’’ I hiss at the wall as I rub my back.
‘’Are you ok?’’Alexa asks as I get up onto my feet.
‘’Yeah I’m fine.’’I say,’’We’re almost there .‘’
We start to go around the building when I hear voices...No I didn't hit my head.I hear people.I put my ear to the wall….
‘’Do you have Lisa……’’ The voices trail off.
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa…. the name plays over and over again in my brain.But, it can't be I tell myself she is gone she died in the explosion!!
But still I listen harder.’’Yeah.They got her up in DC….,”’the voice trails off again.
I decide that there just talking about some other Lisa, and not my Aunt Lisa Smith.
The voices get loud again. “Are you sure that you have the right one, Smith?’’
Thanks for the clarification I silently growl in my head.Than that's when I feel the hand on my shoulder.
CHAPTER FOUR
I turn around to find Alexa standing there, “You just scared the living everything out of me I hiss’’.
‘’Sorry’’,she says,’’But quick question, what on earth are you doing?’’.
‘’Didn't you hear them I think they have my aunt!’’I say.
“The one that is not alive?’’ Alexa asks, like she thinks I may have hit my head.
‘’No the one that may still be alive…,’’ I think out loud.’’What if my aunt never died but was just captured and couldn’t get home.’’
‘’That is crazy and you better not get any ideas.’’Alexa now just sounds slightly concerned.
‘’Alexa,’’ I say ’’You are my BFF and you know that I would never joke around about something like this….’’
‘’Ok, I will help you.’ ’says Alexa
‘’Great now let's go get a better view.’’
I slide into the building and follow the man as he walks down a winding hallway with way too many doors. I just remind myself to stay focused and to look out for room 104.I continue to slink down the hallway as quiet as a mouse.I know that one wrong move can give everything away.
He stops at room 101.I hide in a corner as he puts in a security code. I watch carefully and wait for him to shut the door behind him.
I continue to walk and come up to room 104. I insert the code and inch the door open.
I see a figure tied to the chair.I close the door and the figure bolts upright.
‘’Auntie?’’I ask in awe.
‘’Riley!’’My aunt screeches.’’Why on earth are you hear?’’
‘’To help.’’I say as I grab the piece of paper that Alexa had given me with the code.I insert the numbers into the keypad.
CREEK!!!!! The door swings open, and the alarm goes off.
I untie my aunt and we run, past a startled guard and outside through the door that Alexa had unlocked and was waiting for us by.
‘’Hi Ms.Lisa.’’ Alexa says as we ran down the busy street.
‘’Good evening Alexandrea, how have you been?’’My aunt responds while running.
We duck into a gift shop and ditch our chasers.
‘’So,’’I say as I catch my breath “How have you been?’’
So, whoever you are who’s creepy or bored enough to go through some innocent person’s journal…. Go ahead no one is stopping you, except for yourself. But, hey you already started so you might as well finish.
Now where should I start?…. How about here….
CHAPTER TWO
‘’Who cares?’’I mumble under my breath.I rub Mango, my dogs belly.
‘’Who cares… WHO CARES???’’Alexa, my best friend says way too loud. ‘’We are going to DC. At least try to act like you care.For crying out loud! We are going to see the president. THE PRESIDENT!!!!’’
I sigh.’’ For the last time, we are not going to see the president. We are just going to see the White House’’. I sink into my bed.
This is useless . She will never stop talking, last week we were called in for a school assembly.
Alexa and I filed in with the rest of our class and we sat down on the fifth row with Cai and Sophia. Our principal walks in, Mrs.Lear, she is like slightly scary but not like I will expel you just because I can, but more like, I see all.In my opinion that is just as scary.
She steps up to the podium and begins to speak’ “Good morning Jamorey ninth graders, today I would like to tell you about a special trip that this year all of the ninth grade students will be given the opportunity to attend. A four day trip to DC, the capital of the US. The trip is already paid for all you have to do is get the permission slip filled out.I hope that you all take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Now, if anyone has any questions you may ask your teachers later but, right now you are dismissed.’’
And now here we are here one week later and my BFF is trying to talk my head off.
Alexa continues to talk ,’’But if we’re at the White House there’s a chance we will see the president!’’
‘’Alexa I’m sure you will get to see something amazing, but can we please just finish this book report on Alabama so that we at least have a chance of passing English.’’ I say.We’re working on a project on a state in the USA you had to pick it out of a hat. But Alabama isn’t that bad it has some interesting people so that's a plus.But it is worth forty-five percent of our grade this quarter so no joke we need to get it in on time.
Alexa continues to type, while I look up stuff on a bus boycott that Rosa Parks started.We finish at like seven forty-three.
‘’Time for dinner!’’ my Mom yells from downstairs, making me jump out of my socks.
‘’Sorry Alexa I gotta go.’’ I say.
‘’It’s fine we are practically finished we just need to title it how about….,’’she stares off into space like she is thinking.
‘’Riley!!!’’ Mom yells again now a little louder. Mango jumps up from her little spot on my bed.
‘’How about we just keep it simple and name it Alabama?’’ I say.
‘’Ok, see you tomorrow,’’ Alexa says and I turn off the online group chat.I shut my computer down and go down stairs with Mango not far behind.
‘’Hi daddy, hey mom.’’ I say as I walk into the kitchin.
‘’Hey peanut.’’ My dad says even though I still find it slightly odd to call a human pet food names but my dad does it anyway.
‘’So how was your day Riley?’’ Mom says as she sets down some ravioli on the table.
‘’Good.’’ I say as I dip some ravioli out of the dish. Mango plops down at my feet.
‘’And how was your’s Jason?’’ Mom asks my little ten year old brother.
He looks up.
’’We finally got our math test back,’’ he says,’’ I got a ninety three.”
‘’Good job.’’ Mom says.
We eat the rest of our dinner in silence.
CHAPTER THREE
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP…
I roll over and pull the plug out of the wall.I try to go back to sleep but Mango sneezes in my face so I jump up and get out of bed.
I drag my feet to the bathroom and look into the mirror.I sigh at the tangle of hair I see on top of my head.
‘’Oh come on.’’ I mumble.I washed my hair last night but I forgot to blow dry it.
I grab my dark blue blow dryer and flip the switch.
SSSSSHHHHHVVVVVRRRUUU….
I run the blow dryer through my thick curly tangled hair until all of the knots are out.Then I change into my purple t-shirt, shorts, high-tops, and pearl studs.Than I brush my hair into a ponytail and scoop up Mango.
‘’Good morning you very amazing dog.’’I say as I rub Mango’s stomach.
‘’Riley?Are you awake?’’Mom yells from the hallway.
‘’Ok Mrs.Mango let's go down stairs and get some food.’’I say in my doggie voice.I open the door and put Mango down we hurry down the stairs.
‘’Good morning Mommy.’’I say as I pour some dog food into the bowl.
She turns around,’’Today you and Alexa are going to watch Jason, remember because me and your father are going to that new resturant.So please just be good and don't drive your brother completely mad.’’She smiles but I can see that she’s serious.
‘’Yes ma’am’’ I say,’’ You will get your son back in one piece.’’ I smile.
She sighs,’’Ok, now go to the bus or you’ll be late’’.
I grab a biscuit and toss my book bag over my shoulder, “Bye mom.’’
The school bus pulls up and I hop on.I slide into the seat beside Alexa.
Sophia turns around ’’Are you ready for the trip on next Monday?’’.
‘’Of course not, I have at least one week to get ready.’’I say’’Why start now?’’
‘’So that you won’t be busy trying to get ready on the day before’’,she says like it’s obvious.
‘’So that you know you have everything.’’Cia adds.
Alexa rolls her eyes,’’And you have the whole weekend to do that, but you two are like over prepared for everything.’’
‘’You are the only people who would survive the zombie apocalypse.’’ I agree.
We laugh.
When we get off the bus I dash to my locker and shove my bookbag in and get my stuff I close my locker and turn to Alexa who has a locker right beside mine.She tucks some of her dark brown hair behind her ear.
‘’Let's go to class’’, she says.
We walk into the room and sit down.
Ok just so you know school stinks it is super boring I make all A’s and I'm in the ‘’gifted’’ program but it's just not challenging enough.We just sit there and listen to the teacher talk.
Very entertaining to all of the students…..
NOT!!!!!!!!!
I seriously just can not wait until it is OVER!!!
When school ends me and Alexa meet up to walk to my house.
‘’This is going to be so much fun.’ ’Alexa says as we start walking.
‘’I know, we finally get our first babysitting job.’’I say “Catch me if you can.‘’
‘’Riley no we need to get to the house.’ ’Says Alexa as she tries to catch up with me.
‘’Oh come on it's fine we’ll get there I know where we are this is a short cut.’’ I say as I run backwards.
‘’Ok if you say so.’’ she says. We keep going,’’Are you sure this is a short cut?’’
I turn around,’’Of course, I use it all the time.’’I say.
‘’RILEY BE CAREFUL!’’ Alexa says just as I slam my back into the wall of an old abandoned building.
‘’Ouch.’’ I hiss at the wall as I rub my back.
‘’Are you ok?’’Alexa asks as I get up onto my feet.
‘’Yeah I’m fine.’’I say,’’We’re almost there .‘’
We start to go around the building when I hear voices...No I didn't hit my head.I hear people.I put my ear to the wall….
‘’Do you have Lisa……’’ The voices trail off.
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa…. the name plays over and over again in my brain.But, it can't be I tell myself she is gone she died in the explosion!!
But still I listen harder.’’Yeah.They got her up in DC….,”’the voice trails off again.
I decide that there just talking about some other Lisa, and not my Aunt Lisa Smith.
The voices get loud again. “Are you sure that you have the right one, Smith?’’
Thanks for the clarification I silently growl in my head.Than that's when I feel the hand on my shoulder.
CHAPTER FOUR
I turn around to find Alexa standing there, “You just scared the living everything out of me I hiss’’.
‘’Sorry’’,she says,’’But quick question, what on earth are you doing?’’.
‘’Didn't you hear them I think they have my aunt!’’I say.
“The one that is not alive?’’ Alexa asks, like she thinks I may have hit my head.
‘’No the one that may still be alive…,’’ I think out loud.’’What if my aunt never died but was just captured and couldn’t get home.’’
‘’That is crazy and you better not get any ideas.’’Alexa now just sounds slightly concerned.
‘’Alexa,’’ I say ’’You are my BFF and you know that I would never joke around about something like this….’’
‘’Ok, I will help you.’ ’says Alexa
‘’Great now let's go get a better view.’’
I slide into the building and follow the man as he walks down a winding hallway with way too many doors. I just remind myself to stay focused and to look out for room 104.I continue to slink down the hallway as quiet as a mouse.I know that one wrong move can give everything away.
He stops at room 101.I hide in a corner as he puts in a security code. I watch carefully and wait for him to shut the door behind him.
I continue to walk and come up to room 104. I insert the code and inch the door open.
I see a figure tied to the chair.I close the door and the figure bolts upright.
‘’Auntie?’’I ask in awe.
‘’Riley!’’My aunt screeches.’’Why on earth are you hear?’’
‘’To help.’’I say as I grab the piece of paper that Alexa had given me with the code.I insert the numbers into the keypad.
CREEK!!!!! The door swings open, and the alarm goes off.
I untie my aunt and we run, past a startled guard and outside through the door that Alexa had unlocked and was waiting for us by.
‘’Hi Ms.Lisa.’’ Alexa says as we ran down the busy street.
‘’Good evening Alexandrea, how have you been?’’My aunt responds while running.
We duck into a gift shop and ditch our chasers.
‘’So,’’I say as I catch my breath “How have you been?’’