Samantha Sharp Chronicles 2 by C C Roth

Author:C C Roth [Roth, C C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9798648974876
Published: 2020-06-08T22:00:00+00:00

6 Always Here

We woke in the middle of the night to a blood curdling scream echoing through the house. The type of scream that sends terror rushing through your body and sets your fight or flight in motion. Without hesitation we all bolted out into the hall and down the stairs to see what could possibly be happening to this poor soul. Most of the house had done the same and the tiny hallways were soon jam packed with onlookers as the scream continued to come from one of the bedrooms. Suddenly Mitchell appeared, his face concerned but stoic as he parted the children and dashed into the room. The screaming stopped and we all exchanged worried looks as we tried to figure out what the hell was going on. I pushed forward and peered into the dark room, a candle was the only light available and it cast an eerie glow, distorting shadows and faces. Mitchell sat on the bed next a young girl who was sobbing quietly as he rocked her back and forth in a gentle hug. A girl about my age came out and waved everyone off.

“It’s just Alexis. She’s fine.”

Most of the kids nodded and shuffled back to their rooms as if that were explanation enough.

“What happened? Is she okay?” Mike asked.

“Yeah. She has night terrors sometimes. It’s a real bitch to wake her up but Mitchell always calms her down. It’s fine. We’ve got this.”

He nodded and turned away, but I couldn’t help but stare at this girl who was so visibly shaken up. Her scream had sent my adrenaline into overdrive and I was almost let down to find there was no treacherous under-the-bed monster for me to battle. I waited by the door and watched as the girl lay back down after another reassuring hug from Mitchell.

“Is she okay?” I asked as he joined me in the hall.

“Mostly,” he closed the door behind him. “Alexis was in a bad situation before coming to us two years ago. She’s still dealing with a lot of trauma.”

“Oh. What kind of trauma?”

“I shouldn’t say, that would be a violation of her trust. She was in an abusive home and it’s something she’ll carry forever. I think this is how her mind makes sense of the trauma she suffered. It’s a way of forcing her to face it when she’s trying to push it aside.”

“Oh, right.” I didn’t do empathy, so this wasn’t my time to shine but a part of me did feel bad for her.

“We all process things differently in order to survive, Samantha. Don’t think for a moment that your defenses aren’t what’s keeping you alive too.”

“What defenses?”

He smiled and patted my arm. “I think you know. Now excuse me, it’s late. Back to bed for this old man.”

I nodded and turned away, feeling exposed as if Mitchell could see my cold friend in a way no one else could. But I wasn’t suffering from any trauma, I wasn’t in pain, not like that girl Alexis was.

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