Read The World Behind The Mirror :: I heard a noise pt1 (Chapter one)

Let me tell you a story, but you must understand that this is no ordinary tale. See, it all started on that promised night, when my parents had that huge fight. I could feel a chill through my spine due to how loud they were. Their anger was so contagious that it woke me right out of my sleep. By the way, I am a very heavy sleeper. Anyway, here is how I discovered the world behind the mirror.

(Buckle up for this family's road trip to the discovery of hell.)

I proceeded to get out of my queen size bed to go get a bottle of water. My throat felt like a desert; no more late night karaoke for a while. I noticed how my mom kept trying to over power my dad by shouting louder; ugh, I HATE that about her. Always needing to be a centerpiece instead of just being a wife and mom. I passed by my brother's room and then the dim lit bathroom.

When my dad caught a glance of me, and made eye contact, he stopped speaking. He really thinks that I just didn't hear all of the unnecessary yelling. *A sharp sigh* I am not a child. (You'd be surprised at the things I know.) Then he made this weird face to my mom; I guess, to signal her to stopping rambling because she definitely shut the hell up with her nagging. I walked passed them both, who're by the table that's close to the snack stand, and went to the fridge. I got my bottled water and the rest of the green grapes. Mom said, "good night sweetie, and sweet dreams". Dad just stood there and nodded in agreement with mom. I did a thumbs up and said likewise, which was more directed to mom since I know how badly she needs the 'support', and then I left the kitchen.

Once I was up the stairs, I overheard some really hurtful words like 'it's all of your fault' and 'I knew I should've left when I had the chance'. Look, I know our family is NOT perfect, but why would you want to leave us, want to leave me.....mom?

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Written by Janyla Allen