A New Beginning

I walked toward home in the pouring rain listening to music through my headphones.

All I could think about was how angry my mom was going to be about my grade in English. I failed another project that was the bulk of my grade for the semester.

I looked up at the pouring sky and just let the water drops hit my face as makeup rolled down my eyes.

As I continue walking I look straight ahead and I see police sirens. My heart started to panic. My whole body was shaking. I ran toward the sirens that are directed at my house.

I suddenly see two police officers standing at the entrance way of my house. In the back of my mind, I knew something was wrong.

When I finally caught my breath I looked at the officers in concern wondering why they are here.

The officer on the far right had a sad look on his face. He asked in a sad tone, "Miss are you the daughter of Daisy Winters?"

I replied with a sad expression "yes, what happened to my mother? Is she alright?"

Then the officer on the left spoke and said in a very sympathetic tone " I'm sorry miss but, your mother... she has been shot in the leg, stomach, and heart. Someone in the neighborhood has reported some very loud screams and a robbery. We did all that we could to revive your mother. She didn't make it. I am so sorry."

That's when my mind went blank.

Mom... She's gone I thought.

I can't believe it. But I know in my heart that it was true.

They told me to go inside and gather the things I need since I can no longer stay here as the investigation continues for the person who murdered my mother. They told me I could see my mothers body but to stay behind the caution tape as there are people in there taking photos for investigation.

I slowly walked in the house and

Everything.... I mean everything was destroyed.

I slowly went upstairs to see my mother.

I walked down the hallway to her door and the entrance was covered with caution tape.

I look down on the floor and I see my mother..... covered in.... blood.

I backed away from the door putting both hands over my mouth preventing me from screaming. My body shakes uncontrollably and tears pour from my eyes.

I slid my body down to the ground of the floor.

Not knowing what to do or what to say. I couldn't believe someone did something like this to her. Who would kill her? I just have so many questions running in my head, unable to think clearly.

I slowly stood up and walked across the hall into my bedroom and landed on the bed crying uncontrollably.

Mom..... why did this have to happen to you? I thought.

Once I calmed my body down a bit, I packed all of my clothes and belongings with me. I also packed some food that was in the pantry and my money from my safe. Once I was done I went to the porch and sat down on the bench swing. I can see the ambulance taking my mother away and I watched it disappear into the distance.

I hear someone stepping out of the house and looked at me and said: " Ready to go kiddo?"

I nodded my head yes and walked with him to the police car. Once we were ready... we drove off in silence.

Mom.... what do I do now? I thought.

I lay my head against the window and closed my eyes. As music is blasting into my ears I fall into a deep sleep. Dreaming of that someone that could change my life..... forever.