SAVE ME

Morgan Smith

“1, 2, 3…” my dad starts counting and I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, “7, 8, 9…” before he could call the last number, I hid behind a tree in out garden.

It was a small mango tree so I though that it leaves could cover my small frame and I hope he doesn’t catch me this time.

“Morgan?” he called out to me and I let out small giggles then covered my mouth so that he wouldn’t hear me “Morgan? Where are you?” he called out again and I heard quiet steps coming towards me but it stopped before moving away and I sighed in relief.

Everywhere became quiet and I was about to peep to check if he was around when he caught me by my both arms and lifted me up the ground.

“Gotcha” he said and I let out a squeal then he settled me on his hips with a huge grin on his face. “Think you can hide from me, my little angel?” he asked and tickled my side which made me twitch as I giggled and tried to stop him from the tickling me.

“Daddy” I snorted and he laughed then stopped tickling me and placed a kiss on my cheek.

“Food is ready” mum yelled from inside and dad began making his way inside with me on hooked on his hips “Quick, I think it’s about to rain” mum yelled again and we were inside in no time then the rain started pouring.

“Hmm, smells heavenly here” dad comments and put me on the stool in the kitchen then went up to mum who was dishing out the food for us all “You’re doing great babe” he kissed her cheeks as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

“Thank you” mum said with a smile and started turning the salad “Can you please get the veggies for Morgan? And help her with her food” mum requested and pointed to where they were kept.

“At your service ma’am,” he kissed her cheek again and went on to do what she asked of him. After he took them out, he sat in front of me and pointed at them on the plates “Now tell me, princess, which of them do you want? I am still going to mix them all but just tell me” he asked and I giggled.

“Carrot, peas and corn, no bo-bo-bocoli” I shook my head and he laughed “More lettuce and potatoooo” I raised my hands up in the air like I had victory.

“It is broccoli princess” he said and I tried pronouncing it as he said but failed at it so I pout and he chuckled “Repeat after me, bro-cco-lee. Broccoli” he pronounced.

“Broccoli” I pronounced and he cheered for me.

“Good girl” he looked back at mum who was looking for something in the fridge then back at me “So princess, since you don’t want broccoli, I would remove it but don’t let mama know okay?” he put his hand on his lips and I nod with a smile on my face and we did high five.

We waited for mummy to bring the cooked potatoes and other food.

“Here you go” mum said as she lay them down on the table and mum placed beside me my favorite watermelon mixed with coconut and banana juice.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

“Thank you mummy” I said to her and she smiled at me then placed the dishing plate on the table and went to bring the rest of the plates, dad also assisted her and brought in the rest of the food.

“I already cut them so that it will be easy for you to eat” he said and placed the food in front of me and I was about to start eating when he stopped me and warned me not to mess everywhere up, I nodded and started eating.

“Let me take that, go ahead and eat” he went to help mum with the jug she was carrying then placed them on the table.

“Thanks love” mum smiled and settle on the chair opposite me and took some portion of spaghetti on her plate then some for dad.

“Thank you, baby,” dad kissed mum knuckle and I smiled at them. They are looking cute.

“Hey! Morgan be careful, don’t let… Morgan?” mum gave me a disapproving look and I looked down at the mess I just made.

My clothes were not stained with the sauce and some oil so mum stood up to clean what she could clean.

“I am sorry mummy” I said bowing my head that I did what dad said I shouldn’t do. I got distracted.

“Its okay honey, just be careful next time” she smiled and served me some before returning back to her seat.

“I’ll wash it” dad beats mum to it and she smiled.

I was going to continue eating when I heard someone call me from behind, I looked back and saw no one then I looked to my front to see that my parents weren’t with me and I got scared.

“Morgan, let it go” I heard a whisper and I stood up then looked around me as I got scared that I couldn’t see who was talking.

“Who’s there?” I asked.

“Morgan, be calm. Just stay calm and don’t worry” the voice whispered and I was able to recognize it as Ann’s voice. “Ann?” I called out to her and felt someone shake me…

“Morgan, are you okay?” she asked when I opened my eyes to look at her.

“Ann” I whispered then hugged her while she held me closely.

“Are you okay? You were shaking when I came in” she said and I leaned back from the hug and sat up on the bed.

“Yes, I am. Just another of those dreams” I told her and she sighed.

I knew what she was going to say next so I closed my eyes as I await them.

“Do you need me to get you something?” she asked and I was grateful she didn’t go ahead and say what she was going to say.

“No, I am fine, thank you Ann” I said then looked at the time to see that it was already morning, I wasn’t that bothered since I don’t have any class stated for today “You aren’t going to work?” I asked her and she shook her head.

“Nah, I called in sick” she replied and I got worried instantly.

“You are fine?” I asked.

“Hmm… yeah, I guess its just stress. You know the preparation of the upcoming party and all those” she yawned and I nod.

“Okay then, we have a girl’s day today” I told her and she shook her head.

“No, you need to rest, now go back to bed, I will make us something now”

“Well, you too girl” I said and walked out of the room and she followed behind me.

“Ricardo called that he will come over later in the day after his classes are done for the day” she told me and I bod and took a bottle of milk to warm up for us to make some hot chocolate.

“I’ll make us omelet” she said and got on to it, while I continued with our beverage.