Heavy rains lashed the town of Falls, accompanied by dark clouds and strong winds. The tall trees swayed in the wind. The dry leaves that had been sitting on the roof for a long time also flew in the wind.
Mama and April sat on the sofa in the living room. the objects in the living room are very neatly arranged. Mama's books are listed by color in the wardrobe column. So neat there is no dust on the cupboard. The television in the middle of the dead room is not turned on.
April is the only child, girl, 10 years old. Her hair was thin, black in color. Wearing a maroon shirt, white pants with red stripes. Mama tied up her hair, wore a light blue short-sleeved shirt, long pants. Her father is working in the office, April is used to staying at home alone with Mama.
Mom glanced back slowly looking at the window. silence. Heavy rain filled the sound of the house.
"What's wrong mom?" April whispered the look on her face was holding back from looking at the window.
"It's just raining, sis." Mom replied, glancing back at April. Embrace April to feel warm.
"I'm afraid, Ma," April whispered, pinching her lips
"It's raining, let's talk again," said Mama, embracing her closer.
April nodded smiling.
"A child who likes to help his friends is a superhero. Riri always helps his classmates when his friends have trouble-" Mom stopped reading. The electricity in the house is off.
Relax.
There was the sound of the wind outside, as well as the sound of loud raindrops.
"I'm afraid ma" April whispered her face now more gloomy.
"Sis" Mama got up from her seat, put the storybook on the table. Mama squatted facing April. "Mama go back first, want to find a candle, a moment"
April pursed her lips, shook her head.
"Just a moment, Sis, if anything goes wrong, April just scream, April don't go anywhere" Mother firmly looked at April.
April nodded, "Just a minute, Ma?" April asked in a low voice.
"Yes" Mama stroked April's hand, standing up. walked into the kitchen.
April's face bent her forehead, looking left and right in turn. The room next door was very dark. The living room is also a little dark helped by the light from outside the window.
The sound of the rain continued to fill the house, it was quiet.
Crutches! Crutches!
April hurriedly turned around, looked at the window, it was raining very hard accompanied by strong winds. April was shocked, cursing behind the back of the sofa.
Crack!
Red shoes appear, with white bodies like cotton. April's eyes widened, looking at the cotton-like feet, which was cute.
Crack!
The other leg appeared, the cotton had two cute eyeballs, with a body like cotton, it flew towards the door of the house.
April's gaze followed the movement of the cotton flying towards the door of the house.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
April surprised blinked her eyes, slowly her feet got off the sofa. His gaze remained on the door. His hands slowly moved to the sofa and then to the lamp table.
April stepped, approaching the door of the house. The rumbling sound of the rain-filled April's house. Step by step. April reached out her hand trying to open the doorknob.
Crack!