I finished eating and made to go outside. I planned on getting to the treehouse where I and Rema had kept the rest of my gifts. I never actually got to sort them. I always thought I could sort it out the day after my birthday but that was the day my troubles started. That was the day I was left alone.
I moved out of my house and the morning sun shone down on me. I shielded my eyes with my hand as I advanced into the street. I was just passing by Little Gina's house when I felt a presence behind me. My heart skipped a beat but I refused to let fear eat at me. I was stronger than this.
I stopped walking and that was when I noticed the shadow. Something or someone was behind me. They were following me.
I swallowed my fears and gulped down saliva, as I turned slowly to see who it was.
"Hey, dingbat!"
I felt the air in my lungs seize passing through and my eyes felt itchy. "Kelvin?" My voice broke.
