The First Culling by Michael Eicherly

Author:Michael Eicherly
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Published: 2020-09-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Cindy walks down her neighborhood street. She’s headed home after a long walk in the community park. The whole time, she tries to figure out the death of Tara. In the distance, she thought she saw Detective Santos watching from a car.

She walks and hears sounds of sirens in the distance. Neighborhood dogs cry and bark, and the cold fall ocean breeze sets in.

Cindy thinks of the sleepovers, the late breakfast with her parents, the laughter, the tears, the stories, the boys, the bad grades. Most of all, the dreams they shared together. Cindy places her head down and begins to cry.

She walks to her driveway and sees a black BMW Convertible in the driveway. Cindy smiles and thinks, Perfect. Her big sister is here. She’ll make things all right. She always has and always will.

Kelly is 23 years of age and eldest of the kids. She is tall, slender, good body, dark hair and size C breast. She’s always been very popular. Especially with her ex-surfer boyfriend who rides the waves on the north side of Huntington Beach pier. She likes wearing expensive, designer jeans, heels, tank tops, and leather jackets. Kelly is a senior at UC San Diego. She is home on a surprise visit. Or needs more money.

“So, how is she taking it?” asks Kelly. Frank and Linda are sitting at the dining area table. Linda drinks a cup of tea out of her favorite white and blue china cup. Frank sits as usual drinking a Beck’s Beer. It’s surprising to Linda that Kelly is also drinking Frank’s beer. She at her wonder, worry and concern.

“Well, we discussed her seeing a psychiatrist. It’s hopeless. All she does after school is lock herself in her bedroom. She spends most of her time listening to ‘Bauhaus’ and the ‘Rolling Stones.’ She doesn’t go to church anymore. She shows no interest in school activities; Nothing. We can’t figure things out.”

As Linda speaks, Cindy stands around the corner facing the doorway. She won’t let Mom and Dad spoil the reunion. She won’t let Mom and Dad destroy the last love of her life. She won’t. Mom and Dad, don’t say it, don’t think it, Cindy. Stay away from me, or I’ll kick your ass. Kelly is here. All pain is lost. Excited, Cindy runs into the dining area. She jumps on her big sister’s lap.

“Hey there, my little sis, what’s up?”

Cindy gives Kelly a big hug and kisses her on the cheek. Cindy starts tearing as Kelly rocks her back and forth to console with every movement.

“Oh, how I missed you.” Says Kelly.

Kelly looks over her parents, disgruntled and concerned.

Grandma sits in her chair, blue robe holding her cane. Distorted hair and loving smile.

"Mom told me what happened to Tara, I’m so sorry. I know how close you were. Is there anything I can do?’

“There’s really nothing to say. I’m tired. Mind if I go upstairs?”

“Sweetie, aren’t you hungry?”

“Nah, I just need rest. I don’t feel like talking right now. Good night, Dad.

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