Prologue:
It all began with a phone call. A tall, brown haired man ran to pick it up. Seven-year old Jennifer Simpson could not hear what he was saying, but it looked important, just like it always did. The man hung up the phone, and ran as fast as he could to his room, in the decent sized apartment. Jennifer began to think.
It had been a while since her mother passed away, and Dr. Walter Simpson, her father, had been doing the best job he could raising her. He has a nice medical practice in this small town, but since it was only the two of them, he decided they would be best living in an apartment. With his busy job, and her relative youth, it was pointless to live anywhere bigger. Besides, with all the neighbours, it was easy to find someone to watch Jennifer in case of an emergency. Just like he would have to right now.
After changing into his white doctors jacket, the middle-aged man gave Jennifer a quick kiss on the forehead. "I have a house call, twins. I'll be back really late, so you go to bed when it's time. I'll have Mrs. Erickson check on you in a while. Sleep tight, honey." He grabbed his brown medical bag and started towards the door. Blowing a kiss at her, while he grabbed his keys, he went out into the hall, into his new beige family car, and into the night.
Jennifer continued watching the television. Mrs. Erickson did show up a little later. The nice old lady helped Jennifer get ready for bed, like she had several times before. After reading Jennifer to sleep, Mrs. Erickson locked the door and left for her own apartment. Jennifer dreamt about what her and her father would be doing tomorrow, which tided her over until she got up.
She decided to let her dad sleep in, and played with her toys for a little bit. After a while, she checked the clock. It was already 2:00 pm. Something was wrong, her father never slept in this late. She opened the door to her room, and was shocked at what she found. The bed was exactly as it was the day before.
Her father never came back.
Chapter One: It Happened In September
... Seven years later...
"Jennifer! Did you hear the news!?" A tall brown haired girl ran up to Jennifer. Jennifer noticed that she was wearing her nice green dress, the one that matched her eyes perfectly.
"No, I didn't." Jennifer brushed her long black hair over her shoulder. She was fairly tall herself for a 14-year old. Dark brown eyes, and fairly pale skin. She never wore makeup though. Not really much point to it. "What's so important?"
"We've been adopted!!!" Jennifer widened her eyes, staring at the blond.
"You're kidding! Oh my god, Ann!" Jennifer couldn't contain herself. Ever since her father never returned that one night, she'd been alone. Mrs. Erickson was the first to notice that Dr. Simpson had not returned. She used her spare key that she had been given in case of emergency. She entered the apartment to see Jennifer in a pool of tears.
The police were called, and investigated. No one knew where he had gone that night. It was as if he'd disappeared of the face of the earth. As there were no relatives to take care of her, and Mrs. Erickson was unable to care for Jennifer, she was put in the Granite Orphanage. Eventually, Dr. Walter Simpson was declared missing, presumed dead. He had a sizable life insurance policy, which was put in a trust fund for Jennifer, and used to pay expenses when they were needed. The belongings in the apartment were either kept by Jennifer, or donated to various charities, and the apartment was sold to a young married couple. But Jennifer was still alone in the orphanage.
She did make friends, however. Ann Lilley, the brunette who told Jennifer the news. She was the picture of a cheerleader in the making. Bright, happy and always willing to make someone smile. There was also Laura Burch, a shorter girl, with long, blond hair. If one is the stereo-typing person, Ann would be The Smart One. Generally quiet, but she was also nervous at times, but always had bright ideas. Finally, there was Lotte Young. She was the shortest of the four, with short, bright red hair. Lotte tended to be in her own world too, but she was always someone who could be depended on.
The four of them had become like sisters. While other children came and went, the four were always together. It was their dream to stay that way forever.
Remembering this, Jennifer asked Ann, "What about Laura and Lotte? Are they staying here?"
"No! All four of us are going. I heard a Mr. Barrows is adopting us. He's some rich guy with a huge house way up north. Someone is being sent to take us there today! So get packing!" Ann ran off to tell the other two, leaving Jennifer in her thoughts.
*Wow... Finally going back into a family. I wonder what Mr. Barrows is like. Will I like him? Will he like me? Oh, I have to get ready*
Jennifer changed into her finest clothes. A long, dark blue dress with suspenders, and a fine, white dress shirt. She packed up her few belongings, and headed towards the door of the orphanage as a tall woman with light brown hair held up in a bun approached. This must be her. I'll finally have a real home.
It all began with a phone call. A tall, brown haired man ran to pick it up. Seven-year old Jennifer Simpson could not hear what he was saying, but it looked important, just like it always did. The man hung up the phone, and ran as fast as he could to his room, in the decent sized apartment. Jennifer began to think.
It had been a while since her mother passed away, and Dr. Walter Simpson, her father, had been doing the best job he could raising her. He has a nice medical practice in this small town, but since it was only the two of them, he decided they would be best living in an apartment. With his busy job, and her relative youth, it was pointless to live anywhere bigger. Besides, with all the neighbours, it was easy to find someone to watch Jennifer in case of an emergency. Just like he would have to right now.
After changing into his white doctors jacket, the middle-aged man gave Jennifer a quick kiss on the forehead. "I have a house call, twins. I'll be back really late, so you go to bed when it's time. I'll have Mrs. Erickson check on you in a while. Sleep tight, honey." He grabbed his brown medical bag and started towards the door. Blowing a kiss at her, while he grabbed his keys, he went out into the hall, into his new beige family car, and into the night.
Jennifer continued watching the television. Mrs. Erickson did show up a little later. The nice old lady helped Jennifer get ready for bed, like she had several times before. After reading Jennifer to sleep, Mrs. Erickson locked the door and left for her own apartment. Jennifer dreamt about what her and her father would be doing tomorrow, which tided her over until she got up.
She decided to let her dad sleep in, and played with her toys for a little bit. After a while, she checked the clock. It was already 2:00 pm. Something was wrong, her father never slept in this late. She opened the door to her room, and was shocked at what she found. The bed was exactly as it was the day before.
Her father never came back.
Chapter One: It Happened In September
... Seven years later...
"Jennifer! Did you hear the news!?" A tall brown haired girl ran up to Jennifer. Jennifer noticed that she was wearing her nice green dress, the one that matched her eyes perfectly.
"No, I didn't." Jennifer brushed her long black hair over her shoulder. She was fairly tall herself for a 14-year old. Dark brown eyes, and fairly pale skin. She never wore makeup though. Not really much point to it. "What's so important?"
"We've been adopted!!!" Jennifer widened her eyes, staring at the blond.
"You're kidding! Oh my god, Ann!" Jennifer couldn't contain herself. Ever since her father never returned that one night, she'd been alone. Mrs. Erickson was the first to notice that Dr. Simpson had not returned. She used her spare key that she had been given in case of emergency. She entered the apartment to see Jennifer in a pool of tears.
The police were called, and investigated. No one knew where he had gone that night. It was as if he'd disappeared of the face of the earth. As there were no relatives to take care of her, and Mrs. Erickson was unable to care for Jennifer, she was put in the Granite Orphanage. Eventually, Dr. Walter Simpson was declared missing, presumed dead. He had a sizable life insurance policy, which was put in a trust fund for Jennifer, and used to pay expenses when they were needed. The belongings in the apartment were either kept by Jennifer, or donated to various charities, and the apartment was sold to a young married couple. But Jennifer was still alone in the orphanage.
She did make friends, however. Ann Lilley, the brunette who told Jennifer the news. She was the picture of a cheerleader in the making. Bright, happy and always willing to make someone smile. There was also Laura Burch, a shorter girl, with long, blond hair. If one is the stereo-typing person, Ann would be The Smart One. Generally quiet, but she was also nervous at times, but always had bright ideas. Finally, there was Lotte Young. She was the shortest of the four, with short, bright red hair. Lotte tended to be in her own world too, but she was always someone who could be depended on.
The four of them had become like sisters. While other children came and went, the four were always together. It was their dream to stay that way forever.
Remembering this, Jennifer asked Ann, "What about Laura and Lotte? Are they staying here?"
"No! All four of us are going. I heard a Mr. Barrows is adopting us. He's some rich guy with a huge house way up north. Someone is being sent to take us there today! So get packing!" Ann ran off to tell the other two, leaving Jennifer in her thoughts.
*Wow... Finally going back into a family. I wonder what Mr. Barrows is like. Will I like him? Will he like me? Oh, I have to get ready*
Jennifer changed into her finest clothes. A long, dark blue dress with suspenders, and a fine, white dress shirt. She packed up her few belongings, and headed towards the door of the orphanage as a tall woman with light brown hair held up in a bun approached. This must be her. I'll finally have a real home.