Facing Reality

• Jade Pourau, Grade 5
• Short Story
• 2016

I looked out the window. “Ah, another lovely day.” I sighed.
I wasn’t ready to get up yet, so I decided to listen to the Sparrows joyful music. “It’s surprising how calming the music is,” I thought.
I rolled onto my side and noticed my alarm clock beeping. I froze. “Oh my!” I exclaimed.
It’s eleven in the morning. I hurried out of bed and got dressed. Then I ran down stairs, nearly tripping over my own feet as I rushed to the kitchen.
To my surprise it was empty. “Mum, dad!” I yelled at the top of my lungs. My face froze in horror. A black figure stood in front of me.
“What the-’’
The figures voice cut me off. “ Well, well, well. You certainly took your time,” chuckled the voice.
“Zane what do you want!” I said angrily.
“Wait. How do you know it was me?” His face was full of confusion.
“Hmm, let me think, it might be because you left a business card in the mail saying ‘ Do you need bad deeds done, if you do then call Zane’s evil company and don’t even get me started about the stupid commercial!” I yelled.
“Hey, now that was just harsh.” Said Zane in a sassy tone.
“Don’t you sass me” I said while whipping my hair.
“Sara, aren’t you wondering where you parents are?” Laughed Zane with a twisted smile.
“Where are they?!” I yelled at Zane.” I will tell you, if you beat me in a……. match of Uno!” said Zane with a suspicious face on.
“Sure.” I replied. There’s no way he can beat me in Uno. When I was 3 years I could beat my whole family. We sat down at the table.
“I’ll shuffle” As Zane shuffled the cards I slipped a pair of glasses on. The glasses had mirrors in it so I could see his cards. As he handed me my cards I looked down. I had one of each colour. He put down the beginning card. It’s was green.
“Ladies first” grinned Zane, with a wicked smile.
I placed down my only green which was a 5, my lucky number. I looked at Zane’s card. 4 draw 4 cards and a green skip. Wait a minute. He’s cheating.
”Hey Zane your cheating!” I yelled. Oh no.
“Wait a sec the only way you would know that was if you were cheating!” Zane yelled, like a squawking eagle .
“So what I found out your cheating first.” I said to Zane.
” Well you cheated first said Zane.” Just tell me where my parents are and I’ll say you win“ I said with a sigh.
“Ok I could agree to that” Said Zane. “Your parents are in thier closet.” sighed Zane.
Sara ran upstairs and found her parents. “I love you mum and dad,” Whispered Sara while a tear ran down her cheek. Sara happily embraced her parents.