Chapter 1
It was a normal day in my mothers giant home on the corner of Jade Street. I had just finished my 8th grade algebra homework and I was dog tired. I stumbled over to the bathroom with the intent on taking a hot bath. Just then my mother called down the stairs "Amaya! You need to do the dishes! I m tired!" her voice didn't sound tired. I knew she was faking it. My life had been like that ever since I was old enough to speak. I was the one to do all the work in the house including my work from school, the charity work I do-I was falsely accused by my own mom of shoplifting-and the work I do at the small store down the road. I stumbled back into the kitchen and started the water.
"Yeah well I'm tired too!" I mumbled under my breath. I had woken at four-thirty in the morning to be able to clean house before school. It was now twelve-twenty three and I could feel the dark circles under my eyes. I had gone to the doctor for my regular check-up, and even she said that I need to get more sleep. I did the math and I realized I only got three hours of sleep each night. I reviewed my math homework in my head as I scraped off the pan I used to cook dinner. As I put the dishes in the strainer I sighed.
Just another day in hell. I thought to myself. I dried my hands and looked at the clock. It was twelve-thirty-five. Well, it's too late to take a bath now. I knew I would not be able to take a bath till tomorrow, but my hair felt greasy and I just had to take a bath. I trudged over to the bathroom once again. I opened the door slowly trying to ignore the squeak of the door hinges. I walked in and shut the door behind me. Oops, I forgot the light! I thought to myself. I stumbled in the pitch-blackness for a minute and found the light switch. When I switched on the light I realized the window was open.
"I don't remember opening the window…" I mumbled as I started the water. I set the bathmat down and grabbed a towel. I could feel the cool air slowly creeping through the window. I walked over and shut it with a soft thud. As I undressed I contemplated on how the window got open. Maybe mom opened it earlier…I thought as I stepped in the tub. I grabbed the shampoo and sat down in the water. I laid down backwards into the water to get my hair wet. I submerged my entire head in the hot water. I opened my eyes and I was not surprised the water didn't hurt my eyes. I was a very good swimmer and I learned to deal with water in my eyes. I could swear I saw someone levitating over the tub looking down at my face. I gasped and water filled my lungs. My head flew out of the water and as I was coughing I looked around trying to find the person. There was no one. Probably just my imagination. I thought as I grabbed the shampoo. My heart was still racing. But I just know I saw that person! I contradicted myself. I scrubbed my hair while I fought over whether or not I actually saw a person levitating over the tub or not. I rinsed my hair and grabbed the body soap. After I was sure I didn't smell like a pig anymore, I pulled the plug and stepped out of the tub. I grabbed the towel and dried my hair and body. Wrapping the towel around myself, I opened the door and walked slowly up the steps trying to not make any noise. Janis-a.k.a my mother-was horrid if she got woken up. I made my way up to my room. I tip-toed to the dresser and fished around for my pajamas. Dressing in the dark, I started thinking again about the person in the bathroom.
I just don't see how someone could be floating in mid-air over the tub! It's just not possible! I thought as I slid under the covers of my twin sized bed. Well I have school tomorrow and then I'll be in hell.