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The Book:
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Excerpt
Today is the day we're supposed to leave. I told
them all "No,"' that I don't want to go, but no
one is listening—no one believes me, not even my
sister. I have no choice but to run away. But
how? The sun's rising. If I'm going to leave,
I've got to move soon.
"Free, it's time to get up," calls Mom. |
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Her words stiffen me. I
know I must get up, at some point. If I could only lie here a little
while longer . . . Closing my eyes, I begin to envision the sky.
"Free," repeats Mom, "it's time to get up. Our flight leaves in
three hours."
My dream is interrupted. Reluctantly, I sit up. Sadness fills
my heart. I don't want to leave the only place I consider
"home". This is the only place I know. Why won't Mom talk to
me about this? I have begged her, tried to bribe her, have
cried to her. It has done no good. My tears have only
brought me headaches. My heart has simply brought me chest
pains. My decision to run away will soon change my life, for
better or for worse. I'm so scared, but I know the time is now
for me to show courage. The time is now to take charge, of my
life.
The phone rings, interrupting my thoughts.
"Hello," I hear Mom say.
"Oh, hi Diane." It's Mom's friend, probably calling to say,
"Good-bye."
O.K. The time is now! |
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