Short story
Matthew Parker is a 12th grade student who never speaks with anybody. Everyone thought he was a weirdo, but I tried to talk to him several times and failed.
My first attempt was in the cafeteria but oh boy did I regret that decision.
Me : Umm hi, my name is Sofia and what's yours?
I said with a cute smile and my hand out to shake hands.
To my astonishment he just gave me a cold stare and I knew that spelled out "leave". I continued approaching him and everytime I did all I got in return was a cold stare. Eventually I stopped stalking him only to find out his name from his popularity. His name was Matthew Parker, the class topper. He never socialised with his classmates, participated in any sports and would walk around the school by himself. I got to see why everyone called him a weirdo.
One day I realised I had forgotten my History textbook and went back to take it.
Me : It's still there.(I said with a sigh of relief)
As I turned to the door, I saw him, standing at the door staring at me was Matthew. At first I decided to start the conversation but, before I got the chance to say something he said in a deep voice.
Matthew: Hey, you better be more responsible and look after your things.
Me : I know, thanks. Sorry, but were you looking after it?
Matthew : That doesn't concern you.
With that he turned around and walked off.
Me: (Argh , how rude)
I mean I just asked a simple question, that's all. Anyway, I brushed off his words and began walking home. When I opened the front door, I quickly dodged as a shoe came flying towards me.
Me : Good try Jaden but, I know all your tricks and I'm not going to fall for them. Better luck next time.
Jayden : Argh!
I smiled, Jayden was my younger brother and he loved to annoy me . Even if that meant putting fake spiders in my drawer, attacking me at the front door or doing sneak attacks on me. I still loved him even though he showed me his love in his own weird way.
Mom : Honey, dinner is ready !
Me : Ok mom , I'm coming.
I needed to freshen up after a long day at baseball practice. When I finished I headed downstairs to eat dinner. Eating dinner with my family is kinda nice, even though they annoy, I still love them. Dad would tell stories about his day at work, while mom just listened carefully and gave a few comments. Meanwhile I would be scrolling on my phone and my brother would play with his food. My family wasn't perfect but they were perfect for me. We continued talking and laughing as a family . When we finished I helped my mom with the dishes and headed for my room.
I woke up in the middle of the night and tried to go back to dreamland but I couldn't.
Me : Why ! Argh!
I decided to sit by my window for a while and what I saw shook me to the core. My dad and Matthew were standing at the front door and it looked like they were arguing. I wanted to go downstairs and see what was happening but, something in me was telling me to go back to bed. As I climbed on the bed my mind was full of thoughts and questions. Why were they arguing?, where did they meet? , how did Matthew know my house?, what happened between them? and when did it come to the point of arguing at our front door.
The next day Dad acted weird and just stormed out of the house. At school Matthew was nowhere to be found. He came back after a week and had bruises on his face and walked with a knife in his pocket. I figured that keeping my distance was the best option. Weeks passed and summer break arrived. I was happy that school was over and that I would see Aunt
Nancy. She was my mom's sister and she lived in London with my cousin,Tatum. I went to their place every holiday and enjoyed spending time with them.
This was the first time Jayden begged me to come and I accepted. I enjoyed their presence and I also enjoyed Jayden's presence. I can't believe I said that, I've never enjoyed seeing him around me. The summer break was fun and it suddenly came to an end. Argh! I wanted to stay but I had to go back.
When we arrived at the airport, it was around 10:00pm. I called both mom and dad but it went straight to voicemail.
Me : Argh! Why aren't they picking up?
Jayden : Try again
Me : I've tried many times and their phones are going straight to voicemail.
I tried again.
Jayden : Did it work?
Me : No
Jayden : Why don't we call a cab?
He was right, so I called one. As we walked towards the house I noticed the door was ajar.
Jayden : Sofia, how is the door open?
Me : I ....... don't know.
I was getting scared, my mom would never leave the door ajar even if she was sitting in the living room. I walked slowly towards the door. I hesitated for a moment then took a deep breath and pushed the door open. The house was in a mess.
Jayden: Mom! Dad!
Jayden called with an emotional voice.
We decided to go upstairs and saw their bedroom door wide open. When we went in, I was the first to scream my lungs out. There they was, lying in a pool of blood. Jayden cried silently but I couldn't hold it, I screamed and cried and pulled my hair and others things I wasn't conscious of. Our neighbours heard my scream, came to our house, saw the scene and called the police. My mom's friend, Mrs Nightingale mourned with me and we spent the night at her place. We later found out that my parents were stabbed to death. I told the police what I saw that night and that made Matthew a prime suspect. We had a funeral and things passed well. I didn't talk to anyone for about 1 month. I was so depressed and regretted never spending quality time with them. Jayden was there comforting me and I was happy that I had accepted his proposal to accompany me. At least we still had eachother.
We moved to London with aunt Nancy and Tatum and I never saw Matthew again.
Five years passed and the case of parents' death wasn't solved. They said that the suspect didn't leave any evidence. Weird, anyway my life went on, I went to university and Jayden began playing basketball in high school. I was kinda happy with my new life until one day .
I was walking back home from school and a person bumped into me.
Me : Argh! Can't you watch where're going.
The person : Sorry Ma'am .
To my surprise I saw Matthew. What! Where did he come from. Before I could saw something he run.
Me : Wait!
I tried running after him but I lost him
Me : (Argh! Where did he go)
I headed home and called everyone for a family meeting. That's when I told them everything.
Jayden: Maybe this is our chance to solve mom and dad's death
Tatum : I'll call the police.
Me : Wait you can't.
Tatum: Why? You said that you saw him and his the prime suspect in your parents' death.
Me : But we need to find him first. Maybe he will tell is something.
Aunt Nancy: Okay, I see your point. But where are we going to find him?
Me : That is a question I don't have an answer to.
All of us we determined to solve this case no matter the challenge
