CHAPTER 12

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"STRIKE!!!!" Grace screams in utter horror. The tornado meets closer andi feel the basement fill with all of our heartbeats crying out for help. I see the tornado start to turn away from us and for a moment, i am thankful. I think its leaving. i think we are safe. But i soon come to realize the wall we were pinned against was cracking. i pushed Grace out of the way to land in the arms of Jessica and Alex as i try to jump out of the way myself but im not fast enough. Half the wall comes crashing down above me and i dont even have a minute to say mypossibly last goodbys, take my last breath, recollect my thoughts and pull myself together and the world goes black. I see a gold shimmer beyond me and stairs come ahead of it. they are beautiful white marble stairs, with dark green ivory climbing the rails. i have a choice, climb the stairs and meet the heavens above. Or go back. Go ack to the other world. i dont know what to do, im confused, ifi go back, where will i end up? i kind of want to climb the stairs out of curiosity but i choose to back thinking for some reason, there is something better back there, waiting at the other world. I decide to turn my back away and start to leave. My eyes flutter back awake and i find myself in a white room. i am confused at first but i turn my head to see Grace at my side. She is the only one there. where are Alex and Jessica?, I mean, mom and dad."LINDSAY!" Grace screams. "I MISSED YOU SO MUCH! IM SO HAPPPY! THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING BACK!!" she screams excitedly. I turn to my other side to see two nurses and a doctor by my side. Then i remembered, the tornado. I turn back over to Grace and plant a kiss on her head. "Grace, I love you so much," i spoke. She hugs me and i hug her back. After the hug, i feel like i am going to pass out or have a heartattack. my chest grows tight and i can no longer breathe normally i feel the worried look on my face as i plead for someone to help me. The nurses and doctors try, but i am backto the same place as before, except i cant choose to go back. The last thing i can remember hearing before two beautiful angels lead me up the stairs. "LINDSAY! NO!! I LOVE YOU LINDSAY!!!! DONT LET GO ON ME!!! LINDSAY!!!!" its Graces voice and i can only seem to let out my last words; "Grace, i have to leave, i love you, you will be able to see me soon, i promise. and my promise will be kept, i will watch over you with mom and dad and Jessica and Alex, you are the best sister ANYONE could EVER have. I Love you Grace..." i say softly as my voice dies off. I am led up the stairs by two angels and now i know, i am glad i went backthe first time but i am glad i am being taken now..."

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