The Princess And The Page (Chat Story)
Episode 1
None of this would have ever happened if Mom had just made macaroni and cheese for dinner. After all, it’s got grain and cheese in it. That’s two of the five group! But no, Mom went on this health kick ever since Dad’s doctor told him he had to watch his blood pressure.
Mom
It’s time this family got healthy
Mom announced taking the salt shaker from Dad’s hand.
Mom
No more eating fast food and frozen dinners.
The crazy grocery lists, the printed recipes scattered about the kitchen, and her cooking—or should I say burning?—exotic dinners.
After last night’s fire fiasco, Mom decided, to our relief, to order our dinners from Healthy Meals Delivered.
Mom
It’s the perfect solution
But tonight as I stare at the dinner menu, I’m thinking charcoaled chicken might not be so horrific.
Dad kisses mom on the cheek before filling in the time he arrived home from work on the lists and chart wall.
Last year, Mom bought a wall size whiteboard that she dedicated to keep track of everything we do.
When I asked her why, she said it relaxed her.
It’s annoying how Dad always goes along with Mom’s crazy schemes. Like the charts and graphs and endless nonsense lists and rules.
And especially the no writing stories rule because apparently, writing stories is a waste of time. Or the craziest one, no pens in the house rule. Who on this planet has rules like those?
Keira
(Oh wait, except for my family)
I march to the door and fling the door open
A large man wearing all black wearing a cap which covers most of his hair stood there holding two squared boxes.
He said in a gravelly voice
Delivery Guy
I have a meal for the Harding family from Healthy Meals Delivered.
I push to shut the door, but his boot blocked the path. The man peers past me, assessing the house. I frown. A trail of chills courses down my back.
Keira
(There’s something off about this guy)
Episode 2
Keira
Your foot is in the way
He chuckles and then pulls free from the door frame.
Delivery Guy
Enjoy your food and sweet dreams.
Keira
(Sweet dreams? What a weirdo)
I secure the lock and head to the kitchen
Dad opens the boxes while Mom checks the receipts
After she proclaims the meals satisfactory, we sit down to eat
Keira
There are green balls on my fish *picks one up with the edge of her fork*
Says Mom nibbling on something that resembles a weed
Suddenly Dad’s fork and knife clattered to the table
His shoulders droop, and then he tumbles of his chair, crashing on a heap to the floor
She bends down to reach for dad but, she too, collapses on the ground dropping at his side
Keira
What are you guys doing? *completely mystified*
Keira
Is this a new game or something?
I set my fork down and peer under the table. They both are so still. As if they were passed out or.....
Episode 3
I start searching for my mom’s pulse
My throat became dry and I suddenly felt like I stopped breathing
Keira
I can’t find her pulse.....
Every fiber of my being flies into a numbing panic
I pause, confused, and stare at him
Beneath my fingers, I could feel the gentle thump of my Mom’s pulse throbs
Keira
She going to be alright 😌
A slight smile curled on Mom’s lips and her long blond hair lies about her as if she’s pretending to be Sleeping Beauty and having the most wonderful dream
Keira
You’re sleeping? *says in a chocked voice*
I shake dad and yell in his ear to wake him up but it’s no use
I don’t understand why they’re sleeping
Keira
*lies in between them on the cold linoleum floor burying her face in her hands*
Keira
(Someone is sneaking through our house!😰)
Keira
(I should run but why does my body feel like it forgot how to move?)
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