Chapter 7

My eyes opened and I could see smoke all over. I reached out for Tamika, but she was unconscious, I called out for my dad and mom but no one answered I was the only one awake. I saw fire coming out of the truck and I was scared, I pushed myself out of the car through the broken window. Everything hurt and I couldn't stop crying. I opened my moms door and pulled her out with the little strength I had. After I succeeded I started crawling back to the car to get Tamika and daddy but then I started feeling dizzy. "Daddy!" I called out and then the car exploded.

I woke up breathing heavily, body shaking, heart pounding and tears flowing. I wanted the nightmares to end, I just wanted all of them to end. I couldn't bare the thought of losing my family.

My dad and siblings were gone and it’s all because of me. I could never and I would never forgive myself for what happened. If I had just saved them just tried a little harder they would have been here with me and mom. Gosh I missed them so much.

When it was time for school I told Tamia to go on without me but I would see her at tonight's game. When she left I got out of bed 20 minutes later to prepare myself for a jog. I passed by the flower shop to get some roses and lilies. I was given my red roses with a black one in the middle and my purple lilies.

I arrived at the graveyard an hour later and went to my dads and siblings tombstones. I placed the black rose on Cassandra's grave, the red roses on Tamika's grave and the purple lilies on my dad's grave. I sat down in front of the three most important people I lost and I let all my emotions flow.

I went back home 3 hours later and got ready to go to school. I took a 30 minute shower and blow dried my hair then straightened it. I wore my black ripped jeans with my black tank top and a denim jacket then completed my look with my vans.

I decided to put on a little bit of mascara and lip gloss. After I was satisfied with my look I went downstairs to watch tv. The minute I sat down my phone started ringing.

"Hey Tamia."

"Hey bitch!! I called to check up on you and to see if you needed a ride to get here?" Tams asked me.

"No thanks Tam I don't need a ride and I'm fine don't worry about me."

There was silence.

"Tamia are you there?"

"Aaaaaa Ummmm ye-ye-yes."

"Why the silence?"

"I had sorta kinda ummmm asked Alex to pick you up." Tamia said in a low voice.

"Tamia Ariana Jonas! You fucken did what!?" God help me because I swear I'm going to fucken kill that girl.

"Bye love you and see you when you get here." And the call was ended.

I went into the kitchen to get some blueberries and went back to watching tv. 10 minutes later there was a car honk, I went to open the door and saw that it was Alex. So I took my phone and air pods and headed out. I locked the door and went to Alex’s car. Alex got out of the car wearing his warm up kit and cap.

"Hey." I greeted Alex with a small smile

"Wassup, you ready to go?" Alex asked me.

I just nodded yes and made my way to his car. He started driving and told me that he was going to the store to buy a few things.

We got to the store and Alex took a trolly with him. He took about 5 packs of water, 20 packs of beer and 2 bottles of wine. I informed Alex that I will meet him at the till and I went to get something for myself and Tamia too. I took some skittles, chocolate and 2 energy drinks.

I found Alex at the till and I placed my stuff on the counter waiting for Alex to finish paying for his stuff. My phone vibrated and I had a text from Tamia and she was asking what was taking long. I told her I was at the store with Alex and we were about to leave either way.

"Hey Nevaeh lets go." Alex slightly nudged my shoulder.

"Okay sure let me pay for my....." Before I could even finish my sentence Alex cut me off telling me he already paid for me.

I rushed out of the store falling in step with Alex.

"Why did you pay for my stuff? You know i could have payed for myself right, you didn't have to." I told Alex.

He just shrugged his shoulders and didn't answer me.

Wow Rude Much!

We got to school and Alex parked on the field. I climbed out of the car to be engulfed in a hug by Tam. I gave her her food and before she could complain about the skittles I gave her, I gave her the "Don't start with me when you in deep shit" look. I made my way to the bleachers and found myself a seat. The field was packed with spectators from outside the school, students from Ridgewood high and our rivalries Sterridge high.

After some agonizing minutes of listening to the announcer the cheerleaders made their way to the field being led by Tams. They did their opening routine and created a tunnel for the footballers.

Everyone made their way to their positions and immediately the whole field was silent.