Silenced 2: The Overtaking (Silenced Series) Read Free Page A

Breakfast smells good,” he says sitting down at our small round table.
    “ Thanks. Sorry you didn’t get to sleep. How long was I dreaming?”
    “ When you started screaming, it woke me up and I woke you, why?”
    “ Just wondering, here’s your coffee. Let’s eat.”
    I can’t get Sarah out of my mind. Reading the paper will take my mind off of my dream and Sarah. I think reading the problems others have and feeling sorry for them will help. The re-election of our first African American as president is all over the paper and magazines in the world. The paper can be the source I need. As I'm skimming the paper, I arrive at the obituary column. Someone told the local paper about Sarah, and it’s printed in black and white, right in front of me.
    “ Landon, look at this.” I say, keeping my eyes on the paper.
    As soon as Landon s ees it, he decides it’s best I go to my mom’s for the day and he'll pick up my medication.
    “ I really don’t think it’s a good idea to go over there. I just want to be here today. I don’t want to worry my mom if she were to find out about last night.”
    “ Are you sure you're going to be okay?”
    “ Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”
    “ You lost your best friend and had a bad night. I’m really concerned about you.”
    “ Landon, I feel fine and time will heal my pain. You need to hurry before you’re late.”
    He grabs a cup of coffee to go and leaves.

Chapter Three
     
    As soo n as Landon's out of sight, I lay down on the bed, and begin to cry. So much has happened within the past day. I want to fall into a deep sleep, and let it all pass by. Perhaps when I wake, I won't remember a thing. Then, the phone rings.
    “ Hello?”
    “ Amber, hey it’s Casey. How are you doing?” she asks.
    “ I’m alright considering my current situation.”
    “ I'm making sure because my Aunt Jean was at the hospital last night. She saw you there.”
    “ Oh…really?” I say with a knot forming in my throat.
    “ Yeah, she said when she walked in you were lying on the floor and blood was everywhere. From what she saw... she said it looked like you hit your head hard. Are you sure you're alright?”
    “ Yeah, I’m okay. I was having a hard time dealing with some bad news I received. I went into the kitchen to make a late night snack when I accidentally cut myself with a knife.”
    “ Oh what bad news? Are you okay? What about your mom and Dave? Please, tell me nothing happened to them?”
    “ It’s nothing like that. I lost my best friend from North Carolina last night. Do you remember me ever mentioning Sarah?”
    “ Um… not that I can remember. Do you need me to come over? I’m getting off of work and I can be there in ten minutes.”
    “ Sure.”
    I really don’t want to be alone and spend ing my day crying. I need to get motivated again. So, maybe if Casey comes over, she can cheer me up a bit and this would make Landon believe me.
    “ Ok great, I’m on my way!”
    I s et the phone down, and look around. The apartment is a mess. I begin cleaning the mess from breakfast while I wait for Casey. As I finish the living room, she knocks on the door.
    “ Who is it?” I yell towards the door.
    “ Oh, come on it’s your worst nightmare.”
    “ It’s open.”
    I s it on the couch, and act like I'm reading a book.
    “ How are you doing?” She asks.
    “ Things could be a lot worse, but I’m making it.”
    “ So, what do you want to talk about first?”
    “ Neither.”
    “ Oh, come on Amber, I’m your best friend. You used to tell me everything. Why can’t we go back to that?”
    “ Why don’t we start with you? You haven’t called me for days, and now here you are showing up when I really need you. I have to ask...why do you care?” I ask confused.
    “ Don’t start this again,” she said. “I’m here because I’m your friend. I want to help you. I’m really worried about you. Last night was really hard on you, and I want to make sure you’re okay. I can