My parents lived comfortably, without much noise, now that all their children had flown the coop. Both my sisters were married with children and my half-brother had just tied the knot. Children were still pending in that picture. On the outside it was a white paneled house with a two car garage. Inside it was littered with the toys of grandchildren, countless family photos, and a veritable hurricane of family togetherness.
Whenever I came home my mom made my favorite meal and asked about work. In spite of the horrible time I was currently having I did look forward to a meal made by my mom. I tried to focus on that as I left work and drove to the suburbs.
I drove around the block once to search the shadows. It unnerved me that Jessica had fled her apartment. I didn't want to let on just how terrified I was when Sean told me, but I was scared out of my wits. Jessica was out there somewhere waiting for me.
Uneasy, I pulled into my parents' driveway. I hadn't seen any lurking figures, but that did not mean they weren't out there. I cut the lights on the Rav. Nothing moved. The front door was twenty feet away. I could get to it and unlock it in under a minute. A good time, but vampires were faster. Steeling myself for the worst I took a deep breath. Flinging myself out of the car I ran for the door.
I felt a cold sweat break out on my back. I fidgeted with my keys, trying to find the right one. Groping around in the dark I found the lock and key and forced them together. Something stirred in the bushes at the neighbors’. My fingers stopped working. I could do this; just turn the key a little more.
I steadied myself with both hands on the doorknob. Turn and push. The door gave way and opened before me. Whatever moved hissed and spat. I jumped through the threshold and closed the door. I locked it. The whole house was dark and quiet.
Feeling safer now I texted Sean and Chris. I begged Chris to take care of Sasha until I came home. I climbed the stairs to my old room. I had no extra clothes, so I stripped down to my underwear and climbed under the covers. I'd have to leave early so I could get home and change. My body gave way to exhaustion once my head hit the pillow.