"Bang, bang!" Came the loud sound from the gun. I looked up to see my dad fall to the ground covered in cold blood. The horrible sight made my stomach clench. I felt the terror build up inside me as I knocked eagerly on the car window. I needed to get to my bleeding father but then I couldn't because I was my little helpless self who couldn't do anything but cry and call for help.
"Daddy!!" I screamed jolting back to reality only to find myself soaked in tears and sweat on my bed. Of course it was another one of my nightmares. My door slammed open as Mom and Melvin rushed in towards me. My Mom hugged me tight and tried to calm my rugged breathing. "It's okay dear, it's over now. We're here for you."
My Mom said quietly cleaning my tears as brother held my right hand. They both looked worried. Of course I was used to that look since I literally see it every morning. Yeah, I've had these nightmares since I was little, it started shortly after dad's death . Being the child who had watched her dad being killed, it was something I could never forget, plus my nightmares reminded me every night so how could I possibly?.
I've even started dreading sleep for fear that the moment I close my eyes, I become my six years old self again inside my dad's car, sometimes, the nightmare changes but it still entails my dad's death with him looking all bloody. Remembering the exact scene, I also remember the little boy, he held the gun, he shot my Dad, he killed him. I wanted justice for my dad but he never got that, his killers were never apprehended, they weren't arrested.
They still roamed freely and it made my blood boil. I told myself I'll find them, I'll make sure I do and I'll take revenge on my family's behalf. Nobody will be left out, not their leader or his troops and definitely not the little boy that's probably not so little anymore. I'll make sure they all pay.
I jolted back into reality the moment my Mom got up from my bed leaving my brother to continue from where she stopped. As she left the room, I figured my brother must've asked her to go back to sleep while he stayed with me and she agreed which is unlikely unless she was very tired. My Mom does her best to take care of us and I feel so heartless for adding to her troubles. I'm the worst daughter and sister.
It was still too early to wake up but I woke everyone up with my pathetic dreams. Sigh,, this is really tiring but what can I do?, it's my life now and it might be forever. "Melissa?" My brother called me out of my world of thoughts for a second time, yeah, I'm always in there. "Huh?" I muttered. "Are you okay?, I've been calling your name but you seemed lost." He asked looking more worried. "I'm fine now." I assured him with a smile and he smiled back." No you're not." he simply stated and I scoffed. He knows me too well.
I leaned into his arms." Hey cupcake, my future wife wouldn't be happy if she sees this. " He jokingly said but still held me tight anyway. I knew he was probably trying to lighting my mood and so I laughed . "You don't even have a girlfriend. Well, she'll have to get used to it when she comes cause she'll be getting a lot of it. No one's taking my place." I replied him and he chuckled. " Right. But yunno, you're actually the one tha... " I cut him short with a glare and we both laughed. I love my bro,, he always finds a way to lighten up my mood. "But seriously bro, you need to get yourself a girlfriend." I told him. "Naa, I'm good. Girlfriends are a distraction. Besides, I have you and Mom, I don't need any other lady." He replied. Of course, that's what he always says. I'm his first love and Mom is his second, every other lady comes third. He knows this and he respects it. He's the best brother a girl like me could ever ask for.
I couldn't sleep anymore so Mel stayed up with me telling me about college and how fun as well as boring it could be. It was quite an interesting topic and I was enjoying the chitchat as usual until my alarm rang signalling it was already six o'clock in the morning. Mel said he had to get ready for work and left my room while I also got up and readied myself to go with Mom to the bakery. It was a Sunday and Sundays are always busy days for my Mom. After taking my bath, I got dressed in a black shirt and purple leggings , both my favorite colors.
I combed my long hair and packed it in a ponytail, looked in the mirror one last time, picked up my phone and headed downstairs and towards the dining. Getting there, Mel was already having his breakfast. "Good morning Mom" I greeted my Mom as she placed a plate of pancakes and a cup of tea in front of me. "Good morning sweet heart. How was the rest of your night?" "It was fun and educative." I replied while looking at Mel and we both smiled. I soon digged into my food."Well, that's nice to hear." Mom said and joined us on the table.
Mel finished his pancakes and got up and took his back pack. He was behind me but I didn't think much of it until he swiped one of my pancakes from my plate."bye Lisa "he said chuckling and pecked my cheeks."Melvin!" I screamed annoyed- I do that alot. It's kinda a 'baby of the house' thing. "Bye Mom, love you" he quickly said and rushed out. "Mom! My pancake" I whined loudly.
"It's okay baby, i'll make you some more. ".she said trying to pacify me. Melvin always does this. He might be my handsome and sweet big brother but he's also a really large pain in the neck most of the time. I huffed. "So annoying..." I muttered. After breakfast, I and Mom headed to the bakery and got to work immediately we got there...