"I'm telling you!"
You've always disliked this.
"The candy corn mix is good!"
Your grandmother is, yet again, speaking loudly to her friend on the phone. "Roxy, listen."
Roxy. She must be talking to Rose's mom.
You don't really know much about Roxy. You pretty much remember that she was the attractive young woman, who wanted to stop drinking, but couldn't. You also know that she and your father used to date each other in the past.
This makes you wonder what it's like in your father's position. It must be uncomfortable, especially when you are listening to your mother talk with your ex.
You slowly turn your head to your father, who is currently making a displeased face.
Yup. He is definitely uncomfortable, yet he keeps his eyes on the road, sternly looking on.
Slumping in your seat and lazily facing the window to your right, you listen to the ongoing sounds in the car.
The voice of Nanna. "Roxy… Roxy!"
The voice of LeAnn Rimes. "How do I live without you?"
The voice of the rumbling car, itself. Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…
So many noises, yet you easily silence the world in your mind.
You think about your destination and your friend. You know you'll have a great time with Dave – and, maybe, his brother.
"Roxy, I'll call you later."
"How do I breathe without you?"
Rrrrrrrrrr…
The noises become softer.
What if you don't have a great time? What if something happens when you are staying with the Strider's? Something bad and worthy of worrying about.
"Stay safe. Bye!" Beep.
"Oh, baby. Yeah, yeah, yeah…"
Rrrrr… … …
Everything comes to a stop, and you're beginning to have second thoughts.
What if they really are the beasts from the wild?