Ohio (Come Back To New York)

Ok, So as you might notice or maybe you don't but i feel the need to say it anyway. I'm not posting chapters. why? Because i am currently in ohio. I'm naming this whole trip "Ohio (come back to New York)" based on a song from the band "bowling for soup". Of course, that isnt that actual name. the actual name is "Ohio(come back to texas)" so you should check out the song. In any means that all explains my absence and the tittle of this blog.

Being in Ohio for the past week and so I've been through quite alot. It seems my body is rebeling against Ohio and because of asthma I'm in a constant fight against my lungs. This i take on as best i could. Recently though, I've gotten sick in the stumach.... AT THE ZOO UNFORTUNATELY. It's extremely hot over here and every where we go is long distance so either a car or bus is used or we die from waking in the heat.

All of this is something im not used to. Of course i walk places in new york and of course it gets hot there but never have i been this hot or walked such a distance.

Please, dont get me wrong. I am enjoying my stay. Being with my cousin and her friends has been amazing. Fun in a different way. Her friends are way different from mine but i dont mean it in a bad way. Most of them are funny and make the stay quite worth it.

My cousin, yeah, shes crazy. Like me very much. Although i have to admit she deffinately farts and burps WAY more then me. rotfl she's actually teaching me her ways. Which, from this experience i have learned that i actually suck at burping and cant fart at all out side of a bathroom rotfl. I love saying this stuff cause as a girl im not supposed to portray any of this information and im pretty sure your like "eww too much info" but the truth is i think my cousin is lucky she's so open. It's too bad i'll never bare that trait. My cousin isn't afraid to let it all out and is proud enough to admit it was her... most times anyway rotfl.

Yesterday i saw an actual skater for the first time since last summer and i flipped. The guy was wearing GIRL PANTS AND A TIGHT SHIRt..... it scared me. I was a bit disgusted. Of course you should know that when i say i was disgusted i mean utterly and truly disgusted to the point where i wanted to be as far away from him as posible. My cousin said "I don't judge the outside i judge the inside" which is a good way to live and so do i but the look was scaring me. Maybe I'm skaterboyphobic... kinda like homophobes... I'm not saying i wouldn't be that guys friend because of his clothes i'm just saying id never find him attractive and would never ever understand why he wears female pants.

I miss my home. I surely miss my family and i miss my computer. I miss Daniel and jolene, chrissy and sometimes danny :-p I miss everyone but i think that just being with my cousin is worth this whole trip.... I love her. Alot.

Well I'm done bantering on and i think i have brought you through enough.

Thanks for listening to me.

Lydee

[NOTICE] the following was typed at full speed with out any corrections.... So please do ignore typos.

"October's Horror"





Chapter Five

Seven O’clock and Kristian was standing out side of Gabi’s room door. He decided that since she mostly spoke to him in car rides why not catch her early and take her to school. Finally the door open and Gabi looked up to him only to roll her eyes. Obviously Gabi wasn’t too fond of his plan. Gabi’s eyes were red and her hair was looking terrible. Unsure whether Gabi had even woken up yet he cleared his throat and she turned around to him her posture slumping. “what?” she said half growl.

“Don’t answer me like that.” He said simply but not raising his voice or seeming angered. “Are you ok? Are you ready for school?”

“Yes, what do you think? I came out here for nothing. Get in the car and take me to school already!” Gabi’s voice was rough and angered. This voice he had never heard before. Gabi always had that sweet voice. Even when she would yell it was still soft. This was utterly different.

“I’m ignoring this Gabi. I’m going to give you a break because you just lost your cat but you better not yell at me like this again. I’ll be waiting in the car” He said walking past her feeling her eyes burn a hole in his back. Walking down the steps quickly he rushed his way into the kitchen where he knew Debra would be. “Debra… There’s something wrong with Gabi.”

“Well, we just lost our cat Kristian. There’s something wrong with all of us.” She said wiping at her nose with a napkin. “I loved that cat Kristian. So did Gabi, I know this for sure.”

“Yeah, well I feel she is taking it differently.” He said looking around for signs of Gabi coming. He definitely didn’t want her hearing this conversation.

“Well, what am I supposed to do Kristian? Send her to a Therapist… cause I got news for you Kristian… I’m already trying that.” Her voice shook and Kristian could pick up a sign of fear in it. Unsure of what was going on he hugged his sister and exited the kitchen.

Getting into the car he put the key into the ignition and started the car. Suddenly a voice startled him when he heard “Drive!”. Looking to the passengers side Kristian discovered Gabi sitting there. Startled he drove just as she commended. What the hell was going on?

“Well, Kristian… Talk. I know that’s why you were here. Question me like the rat you are.” Gabi said more growls following it.

“Uncle Kristian. Stop Growling. What’s going on?” He asked driving slowly so that the trip to her school wouldn’t end before he’d done what he needed to.

“Everything obviously, dumb cat is dead and my dammed therapist is freaked out.” She said looking out the window.

“About October… Do you have any idea who would threaten her?” HE asked voice soft hoping not to trigger something worse then what was going on with Gabi. It seemed her mood was worse then ever. Everything she was skeptical of and he knew that this kind of attitude was like walking through a mine field blind. At any moment you step on the wrong topic and she could explode.

“Yes…… NO.” Just then the school building came into view. Kristian stopped in front of the school and watched as Gabi exited saying “See you Kristian” and slamming the car door.

Confused he sighed and headed toward the precinct. What was going on with his niece?

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The world spin as Gabi walked through the halls. Unsure of what was going on she ducked into the girl’s bathroom. Anger heated in her body and she longed to remove it. Something inside of her yelled and screamed. She fought it with all her might. This morning unfortunately she felt it take over again. She felt it lead her actions. She watched her self be mean to the uncle she adored. Inside she yelled at herself to stop but nothing worked. What was going on?

Tears now running down her face the anger arose again. She hated this anger that lay deep inside her. Like an uncontrollable dog. She just wanted it all to stop. The world span faster and faster as tears remained flowing down her cheeks. Finally it all stopped and Gabi began to walk to a place she did not know where she was going. The anger had taken over once more. At that moment inside herself she prayed it would stop.

Stomping out of the girl’s bathroom she trotted her way to Zee’s classroom. Kicking the door she screamed “Zee!!!”

Quickly the door opened and he stepped out excusing himself from the class he had. The halls were empty for ever kid was now in there home room classroom. Every kid but Gabi. This was where her anger had led her. To HIM. Her head thumped and thumped and she demanded she have some control.

“What are you doing? Are you crazy? Why are you interrupting my class like that?” Looking around he whispered. “You know not to call me Zee in school”

Gabi shook her head no longer caring how loud she was and what person heard. “I KNOW YOU KILLED MY CAT ZEE! I KNOW IT!”

“What the hell are you talking about? I didn’t kill your cat.” He said voice calm. This fact angering Gabi even more.

“LEAVE OCTOBER ALONE!” Gabi yelled clenching fist feeling the rage amp her to attack him.

“Listen Gabi, I honestly have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe you should go home. Get some rest.” He said lay a palm on her forehead.

Screaming she grabbed his hand and clawed at it with her nails hoping to have some effect. Quickly he pulled his hand away and held it. “YOU’RE CRAZY!” he said. Cowardly he ran into his classroom.

Knowing well enough that he would for sure call some one Gabi fled. She ran out of the school and started walking. Crying now she walked a slow walk completely confused. Her chest hurt and her brain thumped. Finally her legs gave out and she sat on the corner two blocks away from her school tears shedding down her face and a world that blackened more and more. Surrounding her in black and pain.

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“So you canceled everything I had on my plans today right?” October asked the secretary she spoke with over the phone. Today she needed to reboot. She needed to relax spend money and prepare for the barbeque. Of course she decided to do this with Myracle. Her chill pal all the way.

“Yes ma’am will there be anything else?” The secretary asked.

“Yes… Call me October please.” October hung up the phone and looked at her sister standing there fluffing her hair. Myracle was looking into a mirror she hung on the wall for no reason but for decoration. Thinking about it she realized most of her apartment was just decoration and nothing looked homey. Maybe today she would make it look homey.

As a child at her home they always had a cookie jar on top of the refrigerator and a bunch of pictures framed and hung. Now that October looked around she didn’t own many pictures frames and wasn’t even close to own a cookie jar. Maybe she would buy that today.

“So we going or what?” Myracle asked.

“Yes, yes, we are going. How about you drive?” October was still tired from staying up all night wondering what was going to happen next. Mostly all she thought of was next would be her time to die. Everything she did she did with caution.

This morning October had smelled for gas and had requested the land lord add another lock to her door. A bolt lock of course. Now she feared of using her car. Fear wasn’t something that easily ran through October. Usually she locked it out. Only now it seemed extra hard.

Grabbing her purse and jacket as usual she walked out of the door and waited for her sister to follow. She locked all locks and headed for the stair well. Her sister beside her she exited the building and went straight for Myracle’s BMW. The car was quite spiffy but October wasn’t impressed. Myracle had not worked for it and there for the car was worthless to her.

“Head to the mall. We have to get bathing suits. Then afterwards… we have to buy more stuff.” October said.

“Wow,” Myracle said starting the engine and pulling out of the parking spot. “You must have had a long day or night or something to want to go shopping like that. I know you and you’d never just go shopping for no reason.”

“Yeah, I did. Some one sent me a dead cat in that box you brought up earlier yesterday.” October said not even noticing her sisters response.

Abruptly the car stopped and Myracle jumped out of the car. “AH! Oh My Goodness! I have dead cat kooties! AH! That’s disgusting! Oh my!” Her sister jumped up and down flapping her arms and shivering.

“Yeah, get over it. Get in the car and drive so we can go shopping already.” October said leaning back in her seat and sighing.

Her sister entered the car and drove just as October had requested.

“So,” her sister began unfortunately. “How’s the diet coming?”

”Great, images of the cat have me not eating. I haven’t ate anything since last night.” October said rubbing her stomach that also hadn’t rumbled since last night.

Then she remembered it. The kiss. Last night Kristian had kissed her. In return she had kissed him. The kiss was passionate and everything she had never felt in a kiss before. His kiss was accurate and left her searching for more not caring about consequences. That in turn was a bad thing. She didn’t need another guy making her do things irresponsibly. It wasn’t safe.

“Maybe you should eat something. I think you’re turning red.” Myracle said glancing from her multiple times to the road ahead of her.

“No, that’s not it. I was thinking of something.”

“Oh really? Then your blushing? Oh gee.” Myracle laughed and said “who?”

“Kristian. Last night he kissed me. Gosh that man can kiss amazingly.” October said.

“Really? Maybe I need to find out for myself in that case… ditch the date!” October’s mouth fell open and she was utterly shocked. Never had her sister said anything like this. “I’m kidding! Jeeze, can’t you take a joke? You must really like this guy.”

“Yes Myracle I honestly do really like him. I have to get myself a new bathing suit for the barbeque. The barbeque is gonna be a pool one.” October said half resenting what she was saying.

“Really? GREAT! It gives us an even better reason to go ona diet. Even if you just loose two pounds before the barbeque. It is still two pounds you don’t have to worry about.”

“Myracle we both weigh the same and we are both fairly skinny. I’m pretty sure we don’t have to go on a diet.” October said argueing with her sister.

“Oh PLEASE! I just really need to loose some weight to fit into this fabulous gown and I don’t want to do it myself.” Myracle confessed.

“A gown for what?”

“Ok well maybe not a gown. I didn’t mean to say gown. I meant to say outfit. I just really need to fit into it.”

“FOR WHAT?!” October asked once again.

“Because I want to look better then the girls at the play boy mansion where I was invited to a party and where the hottest of guys will be!” October laughed outrageously at her sister’s words.

“I’m not going on a diet for you to prance around in the play boy mansion looking good.” October said skeptical and shaking her head at the horrible thought.

“PLEASE! What if you die tomorrow? What if you die tomorrow and the last memory I have of you is denying me one wish? What if I die tomorrow?! You just wouldn’t go on the diet with me!” Myracle said slamming her hand on the wheel.

Her words replayed over and over in October’s head. Chanting and mocking her about dying. What if she did die tomorrow? What would be left to say of her life but a large bank account? She only had her family and even then she never visited her parents much. What about Jonah? If she died he would be forced to live with Myracle as his only sister. October held back the tears and said “Fine, I’ll go on a diet with you.”

Smiling Myracle pulled into the mall parking lot and parked. She jumped out and October followed. Thinking now she realized maybe shopping wouldn’t make her as happy as she had thought.

"October's Horror"




Chapter Four

October sighed as she sat in her car driving toward her apartment. It was only six fifteen and yet she was tired. Sometimes she felt as though she was getting old. Surely she knew that a twenty-eight year old woman shouldn’t be half asleep at six fifteen. Of course she also knew that she was over worked and had yet another long day. Thinking about it she also reminded herself how she hadn’t had anything to eat in about six hours. This one fact could get to a person.

As she turned the corner more thoughts ran threw her head. She thought about what Gabi had shared with her. Gabi had told her that she spoke with her teacher and completely broke it off. She said that the man took it well and agreed on what she had said about how the age difference just wouldn’t work out. In the long run Gabi was happier. This story sounded a bit odd.

October knew first hand how hard relationships were. What she also knew even more was that they were ten times harder to handle when you were fifteen. The story Gabi told her about just seemed too easy. What also intrigued October was the fact that Gabi only seemed torn up about her cat being lost which was odd. How could Gabi be torn up four days before to the point she shed tears all over the place then not care now that she ended it? Of course maybe October was completely wrong. Maybe Gabi was just truly done with the relationship.

Thinking so much about Gabi she almost missed her turn into her building area. Quickly she signaled her blinker and turned. Pulling into a spot she jumped out of her car. Normally she would have parked in the lot but this spot was right in front of the building and she just didn’t want to miss the opportunity. Standing by her car she waited as Kristian got out of his car and walked toward her.

Kristian had dropped Gabi of at her parents home then came with October to her home to pick up the letter. October worried about being alone with him. Not that she thought she couldn’t handle it she just didn’t feel she could properly speak with him completely focused on her and no one else in the room to divert her.

Kristian finally met him and they both stood there for two awkward moments till October turned and entered her building knowing Kristian would be following. They quickly rode the elevator up and entered her apartment. Slowing down her paste she stared at her kitchen table. Still there was the letter.

“Well, there it is.” She said to Kristian pointing at the letter.

Kristian nodded his head and headed for the table. Following him she entered her kitchen and headed straight for the refrigerator. Opening it she turned her back at Kristian and ignored the fact that she knew he was reading a letter meant for her in the worse ways. “So,” she said “Would you like anything to drink? How about iced tea?”

“Sure that would be great.” He said. October nodded and got right to it. Soon enough they were sitting at her table with drinks at hand and complete silence.

Finally Kristian spoke “So, this is all you got? In the mail I mean. Just so I know this is all. I think that this might be a prank. The heart part is a little sick but other then that I think you should be able to brush it off.”

“Yeah, I would only hope so…” her words drifted off as she thought back to the mail. Finally it hit her that she had never opened the box. “Well, I got this box. I haven’t opened it.” Smiling she added “At least we know it isn’t a bomb.”

Kristian smiled back and she got up and walked to the counter where she had left the box. Picking up the box she made a face as the she realized box felt moist. Shaking her head she set the box down at the table and retrieved a knife to cut open the box. Quickly she slid the knife on the box breaking through the tape. She flapped the box sides open and screamed in horror.

Dropping the knife she stared down at the box as Gabi’s words ran through her mind. Her heart beat fast and her lungs stopped working. Tears blurred her vision and she felt her stomach rumble. The room twisted and turned as she stared at the dissembled body of a poor cat.

Through instincts she quickly ran to the bathroom and collapsed on the floor. Surely enough vomit flowed out of her mouth and into the toilet as the images of the cat’s body flashed threw her mind like a movie set on replay. Who could have done that to such an innocent animal?

Angry now she slammed her hand on the floor demanding that she stop the vomiting and bring herself together. That all the tears stopped and she would be able to help get the person who would do this to the cat. Who ever had sent her that letter must have obviously sent the cat as a warning... this fact scared her.

Suddenly a strong hand landed on her back and rubbed it. Knowing it was Kristian she turned to him and wrapped her arms around him. Hugging him tight and closely she shut her eyes and hoped if she wished hard enough maybe it would all end. Maybe time would rewind and this would all go away.

Sighing and feeling a bit better she released Kristian and stood. She rinsed her mouth away with mouth wash and flushed the toilet. Heading to the kitchen she swallowed long and hard hoping her actions wouldn’t also be on replay. This was going to be a long and hard night.

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Seven thirty and John Farland was settled into the couch watching another episode of law and order. John was thirty-six and worked as a construction worker. Today and everyday was tiring and everyday after all was done he sat on the couch and relaxed. Today fortunately had ended early and the only thing left to do was take out the trash which he intended to do right when the show was over.

Just as the show began to return from its commercial break John heard the phone ring. Frustrated he scratched the hair on his chin and waited two seconds hoping some one would answer it. Knowing well enough neither his daughter nor his wife would answer the phone he got up and retrieved the phone greeting the person on the other end with a half mumble of “hello”

“John, hey, man this is crazy stuff. I need you to come over and check out this cat I got here. I think it’s your cat man” Kristian Debra’s younger brother uttered over the phone.

“What? Dammit, don’t tell me you found the cat dead?!” he said yelling at first then glancing around hoping to dear god none of the women heard it.

“Fine, I won’t tell you. I just need you over here.” Kristian said his voice followed by the click of the other end going dead.

Sighing John completely felt disappointment come over him. John himself didn’t very much like the cat but his daughter and wife adored it. The cat had been missing for a bout a whole day and John could already see the worry in his wife’s eyes. Eyes he couldn’t bare look into and tell that the cat was dead. Sighing once more he put the phone down and retrieved his jacket.

Walking out of the door he remembered the garbage and went back into the home. He quickly and quietly went to the back of the house to get the garbage. Finally reaching it John picked up the two bags of garbage only to find a man’s shirt lying underneath the garbage.

The man shirt wasn’t his because he didn’t recognize it. Shaking his head he picked up the shirt. Carrying it into the house the light revealed that the shirt had multiple blood stains on it. Grinding his teeth he knew exactly what to do with the shirt.

Exiting the house he threw the garbage to the curb and went for his car. How much he would love to just kill this cat for the trouble he knew it would cause.

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Kristian sat on the couch with October staring straight ahead. He wondered what went through her mind at this time. Tonight she had actually watched the crew remove the cat from inside the box and bag the body and the box. She had watched as they examined what kind of box was used and labeled it for future use.

Tonight they had learned that the box wasn’t actually mailed and that some one must have personally dropped it off. Unfortunately October’s building didn’t have cameras to catch the person dropping it off and the day time person who watched the door broke his leg the previous week and the replacement was still being looked for. This left them with just the brand maker of the box, the stamps used to make it look like it was mailed, a bloody shirt that John had brought and a letter with heart and a smiley face.

This wasn’t any normal kind of stalking he’d ever been involved with. This was sick mind boggling games set up to hurt and scare. Now he wondered how far the killer would go. This person had killed a harmless cat. Had cut it into pieces and shoved it into a box. The killer had even gone so far as to decorate the letter sent to her. This was crazy.

What continued to bother Kristian was the fact that it was his sister’s cat that was taken. The more he thought about it the more it came down to this simple one worded question. Why? Why would some one take that cat? Of course maybe it was bad luck and that was just something random that happened. Likely hood of that he doubted but it was all ways an option.

Maybe it had to do with Gabi. Gabi seemed to be the only link to October. Gabi seemed to be the only one who truly would have told October any secrets. Only he wondered what young Gabi could have possibly known that some one would dare to threaten October. Scratching his head he turned to October.

The apartment was finally silent and it was now 11 23. Every one had packed up and gone and even John had left. It was now just Kristian and October. October looked tired and over whelmed. This wasn’t surprising dealing with what she had dealt with. To him it hurt to watch... he could only imagine the pain she went through.

“October,” he began, resting his hand on her knee.” What did Gabi tell you that some body doesn’t want you to know?”

October blinked twice and stared at the hand that he had settled on her knee. Surprisingly she pulled her hand on top of it and held it. Her hands were cold and clammy. They were small and seemed extremely fragile. Even her hands seemed tired.

“I don’t think I could tell you Kristian. It’s between Gabi and I. Besides… I give you my word that the minute I think you should know... I’ll tell you.” Her words were soft but assuring. He knew that she meant every part of it and decided it probably was best to let it go. Thinking now he decided to change the topic.

“I forgot to tell you.” He said smile on his face “For the barbeque, you should bring a bathing suit. Debra has a pool we all decided to add into the barbeque.”

October laughed and let out a soft “oye..” shaking her head she smiled even more. He loved her smile. Watching October smile as much as she was this moment brought him to peace. It made him feel warm and everything settled when he knew she was happy.

“Well Kristian I for got to tell you something myself.” She said giving it a long pause and making him squirm wanting to know what it was. “I’m bringing my sister and she’s bringing a date. She kind of... hassled me into it. “She said adding a chuckle. Her eyes glistened and he couldn’t help but join her.

“That’s fine. Like I said, the door is open to all.”

“Cool stuff.” She said.

Unexpectedly his hormones took over and Kristian found himself heading straight for October’s lips. It was like some force had taken him over and he was attracted to October uncontrollably. His lips caressed hers and heat arose in his body. Finally October pulled away and looked at him. Still in tune with the kiss and its effects Kristian stood staring at her his mouth just inches away from hers.

In reaction October kissed his lips once more quickly but leaving a great mark. Pulling away from him she smiled a large smile and pointed at the door. She got up from the couch and walked to her bed room. She waved at him still smiling and closed her bedroom door. Hearing the lock on her bedroom door Kristian chuckled at October’s tease. He got up from the couch and headed for her door shaking his head at the woman he was so hypnotized by.

"October's Horror"



Chapter Three




“He said… Bring a friend.” October told Myracle as they sat in her kitchen on the table. Kristian’s invitation to a barbeque had startled her but what left her stumped most of all was his gesture to bring a friend. October had no idea if he meant to bring a date or honestly just bring a friend. Because of this very fact she called onto her sister.

Myracle was an exact replica of October only Myracle had long dyed her hair blonde and her eye color was a natural grey blue. In many ways people considered October the dark strong responsible twin and Myracle the blonde. In her heart October knew that Myracle wasn’t honestly a blonde. She had brains. Only her outer core sometimes got to her and made her think just as she appeared to think.

“This is quite a dilemma. Well, is Kristian cute?” Myracle asked hand out like she was demanding the information.

“Nope, he’s definitely not cute… He’s damn hot! Try muscled cop, gorgeous blue eyes, brown hair, five foot seven inches and all covered a nicely tanned complexion. That man is hot like fire!” October said staring out into space then catching herself in thoughts of Kristian.

“Then I don’t understand the problem. WHY WOULD YOU BRING A DATE? Who invited you? A hot guy, am I right? Then why would you bring a date? Maybe he just meant to ACTUALLY bring a friend. And in that case… BRING ME!” Myracle said smile wide.

October debated the idea and quickly weighed the pros and cons of it all. Finally she made her decision. “Ok, your coming but only if you help me pick out something to wear”

“Done deal! Can I bring a date?” Myracle asked emphasizing the I in her question.

“If you can find one by Saturday…” October said then shook her head and added “but of course you could. You have a million guy’s right?”

“No… just one. “Miracle said following it by her exit out of the kitchen and probably to the bathroom.

Sighing October picked up the glasses they had used to drink some orange juice and placed them in the sink. She knew for sure Miracle would find a date in no time because that was just how Miracle was. Many guys became goggle eyed over Miracle and Miracle just seemed to love it and use it to her advantage. October wasn’t jealous of Miracle that was for sure because honestly if she was she could very well just look exactly like her it was just things like finding a date so quickly that she wishes she had the power of.

Many times guys didn’t find October as attractive as Myracle. October knew it had nothing to do with facial features or body type because Myracle and October were pretty much clones of each other. October knew that the main problem she had with guys was her career and attitude.

October wasn’t really into guys at this time. She just wanted to focus on her job and paying the bills. October enjoyed being independent and owning a large home to herself. She loved getting into her car and driving away knowing everything was under control. Myracle wasn’t anything close to this.

Not to long ago Myracle and October’s grandfather finally passed away at the age of 97. Myracle and October being the only grandchildren who still visited him were lucky enough to be included in his will. In his will he gave them his all. Everything that he had made and stored away in the bank, that over time collected interest, and also stocks he invested in. This is turn leading to a great fortune. The money was split fifty-fifty. October had her money locked way in the bank collecting interest while Myracle lived the life of having fun.

This gave Myracle the image of looking fun. She partied most weekends and even weekdays. She shopped and flirted with guys. She sat around in a coffee shop looking nice for no reason at all. Giving her the laid back look every guy wants in a girl.

October on the other hand happened to be the complete opposite. October never spent time in a coffee shop longer then what she needed to pick up her coffee and she only went shopping at dressy places. She constantly wore slacks with heals and button down shirts. Her hair was always tied up or brushed back but never loose. She had to admit that this look could appear rather stuck up and preppy to people but it was the look that fit her.

October could never imagine herself wearing jeans and tank top. It wasn’t her. She had seen herself in jeans and tank top. It pretty much looked like “Wow… I wonder what you are thinking about!”

October shook her head “Oh nothing… Hey, don’t you think it’s getting a little chilly to be wearing just tank top and jeans? It’s the second day of October!” she said watching her sister shrug her shoulders.

“I carry a sweater. Besides, don’t you think it’s cute?” Myracle said twirling around and then modeling it as she walked around the kitchen table.

“Sure, sure, What ever suits you I guess? Anyway, I have only one client today and it’s in about an hour. So could you check my mail while I go change?” October asked holding out her keys.

“Sure, no biggie. I’m really good at doing stuff like that!”

“Awesome.” October replied before walking away and heading to her bedroom.

It was now 3 40 and she had a session with Gabi at 5. It was it was Wednesday so she was in school till three. That gave Gabi about two hours to get to the office. Most times though she never made it to the office and claimed it all to be school and transportation. Yet, October guessed that there was no getting out of today because Kristian would be bringing her and picking her up.

October was secretly looking forward to seeing Kristian. He seemed to completely have her interest. As she thought about it she realized that there was no woman on this earth single who didn’t find Kristian interesting. October wasn’t normally fooled by men and there good looks but Kristian seemed different then just another good looking goon.

He was hypnotizing and magnetic. Shaking her head violently October forced thoughts of Kristian out of her mind. This was going too far. Never had she pondered about a man for so long with out finding a flaw. Scratching her head she quickly walked to her room. She shed of all her clothes fast and jumped into her shower.

Her shower would normally be a place for her where thought process began but because her mind was revolving around Kristian she thought it better to just rush her shower. Quickly washing up she turned off the water and jumped into a bath robe. Rushing into her room he quickly began to dress.

She threw on once again slacks and a button down shirt. Her button down shirt was turquoise which matched her slightly high heeled shoes. She tied her hair into a simple pony tail just as she had done everyday and returned a pair of earrings back on her ears. Quickly she applied mascara and blush to her pale and simplistic face. She preferred not to wear lip stick but every two hours or so she always applied lip gloss. Throwing on some perfume and grabbing her jacket and purse she headed out of her room feeling that she had dressed at a rather satisfying time.

Walking into the kitchen she smiled at her sister and her sister nodded. Needing no words to understand they both knew that this was there way of Myracle approving what October was wearing. As she set her bag onto the table and threw her jacket on a chair she glanced around for the mail. Myracle still eating cookies pointed to counter at the very end of the kitchen. October nodded and headed straight for the mail.

Picking through the mail she threw the bills to the side and the offers away until finally she reaches the bottom of the pile where an envelope and box sat. Unsure of what it could be she headed for the envelope. Opening it quickly with curiosity eating her away she ripped the envelope and pulled out the neatly folded letter.

Written in red ink the letter began.

"October, so nice to be writing to you. How are you? Sorry to say that this isn’t a social call… or rather letter. I’m here to tell you that I know what you are going to do. You know too much. You were told of secret things that should not have been said and for that. I’m going to kindly silence you. I can not afford for you to mess this up for me October. I just can not. You’re my target now October. Watch your back.”

As she finished reading the words horror filled her lungs and she found her self struggling to breath. Sure enough she knew that just to make things feel worse the person who wrote this very letter added a heart with a smiley face in it. Who could have possibly written this?

The more she thought about it the more she realized that there was a vast amount of people in her life who had told her secrets. So of course many people were possible suspects. Never had she thought that these secrets would turn into such a scary letter.

Completely rattled she felt unsafe in her kitchen. Looking at the windows she suddenly felt revealed and that everything and anyone had access to inside the house. Sure enough she wanted out of this place. The person who wrote this knew her home address. Of course that narrowed it down a bit but then again any one had access to the yellow book. Mind racing to a million possibilities she finally threw the letter on the counter and grabbed her jacket.

“Let’s get out of here Myracle. It’s four fifteen I still have forty-five minutes. Let’s get something to eat... Or how about a road trip?” Realizing that she was sounding crazy she laughed at herself hoping Myracle wouldn’t pick up on anything.

“Sure.”

Together they trotted out the apartment and out of the building. Both jumped into their own car and drove together toward McDonalds. Reaching there they both got out and walked into the fast food restaurant.

“Ok, I know what I am getting.” October told Myracle. “I want a regular cheese burger and two apple pies.”

“Wow, don’t you think that’s rather fattening?” Myracle asked hand on her hip and the other in the air.

“Says the girl who ate all my cookies upstairs?”

“Your right… We are both pitiful.” Myracle said frown now on her face. A second past as Myracle stood staring at the floor and taping on her chin. “I’ve got it!” she said.

“Uh oh… What? What have you got?” October asked.

“Don’t sound so skeptical I haven’t even told you my idea yet. How about we both go on a diet?” Myracle said smile on her face.

“What? No. I am perfectly fine with my weight. I look good in a dress which is all I want.” October said pushing past her sister and joining the line.

“PLEASE October Please!” Myracle said yelling loud enough to have the whole restaurant’s attention.

“FINE” October said turning away from her sister and stomping out of the restaurant. “I’ll go on a starvation diet maybe that’ll work!” she said knowing her sister was right behind her.

“Well... no bu -“Myracle began but was cut off by her sister.

“I honestly have to go. I’ll talk to you some other time.” October said getting into her car and driving away.

So now she had been threatened by some unknown person and her sister made her get on a diet. What else could be thrown her way?
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Kristian walked with October throw the hall and toward October’s office. Kristian had picked up Gabi and drove her to the office fifteen minutes early and decided that it wasn’t enough to just drive her but he should also escort her. Although he had to admit his major intention was seeing October. He longed to see what dressy out fit she had chosen today.

When Kristian and Gabi entered the office Kristian picked up on October’s sent and although he did not see her right away he new she was there. Suddenly October popped up from behind the desk.

Seeming a bit startled she smiled at them. “Sorry,” she said “I was just getting my pen from the floor. “

“No Problem” Kristian said smiling in return. A silent moment passed until finally Kristian cleared his throat and said “Well, I’ll be back in an hour.” Quickly he turned to exit the office.

“Actually Kristian. I need to talk with you for a minute if you don’t mind… In private.” October said glancing at Gabi.

“Oh yeah don’t mind me. I’ll leave. It’s not like this is actually MY session.” Gabi said rolling her eyes and throwing her hands in the air.

“One second. Before you go, how are you?” October asked.

“I’m fine. Really I am. I’m sorry I turned on you like that. My cat has been missing so I’m a little on edge.” Gabi said nodding her head then turning to walk out the office. “If you need me I’ll be in the waiting area. Try to hurry this convo up ok?”

With those words Gabi was gone. Nervous once more he shoved his hands into his pocket. He was unsure what made him so nervous when he was alone with October but he was sure he found it rather annoying.

“Why don’t you take a seat? You make me nervous by standing.” She said giving him a side smile.

Chills ran down his spine as he thought about her words and embraced the smile she gave him. She had no idea the effect she had on him and she couldn’t begin to think of what nervous meant for him. Taking a seat just as she had requested he sat in the client seat.

“Ok, so Kristian I kind of have this problem. I received a threatening letter today. By mail I’m assuming and it’s pretty scary.” She said nodding her head.

“Well, where is it?” he asked her. Threatening letters was not what he thought this talk would be about. Threatening letters is what he prayed this wouldn’t be about.

“It’s actually in my apartment. I forgot to grab it in my rush. After reading the letter I just really needed to get out of my house if you understand”

“Completely” he said. “What are you doing after Gabi?”

Scratching her head she said “Nothing that I know of I only had her today.”

“Well, then how about I follow you home and you give me the letter. Maybe forensics could take a look at it. I’ll pull some favors. Threatening letters isn’t really something we as police put high priority. It just well might be a prank.” He said trying to comfort her.

“Yes, I thought of that too. Well, I just don’t know any more. I’m turning to you for help because you’re the only cop I know personally.”

“Understood” he said. October smiled and he knew that he would do his best to help her.

Our Savior He Is




I just need a second of your time; need you to listen to this godly rhyme

I want to spread my religion, teach of the word; even if you think what I say is absurd

I have found a man so superior; help me through life, made my vision clearer

It’s been said in the bible that all have fallen short of god’s glory; but don’t u worry just listen to his story

The story of Jesus and how he saved us; the son of god sinless to the point everybody trust

Making it to heaven is not an easy task; living a life with out Jesus you’ll feel the devil’s wrath

Jesus was born to be sacrificed; betrayed by his followers and crucified.

Judas gave him away with a kiss on the cheek; Judas smelled of betrayal, a smell that reeked

Jesus was tortured with whips and a crown of thorns; all of his followers stand at the cross and mourn

You can bet yourself that Judas fell into a spell of Depression; hung him self at the thought of people’s aggression

But Jesus is almighty and resurrected three days later; proved that he was the son of god to each and every traitor

And so now this is where I end it and ask one thing; are you ready for Jesus and the peace he brings

Repent on the sins that you have done; make the devil realize he has not won

Jesus is lord he is the way; now I am done and hope you have listened to everything I have had to say.