LIFE AFTER DEATH.

STRANGER DANGER 2

I knew I had made a dangerous decision which was not in my nature. It was almost like I wasn't the one speaking. My eyes couldn't get away from the minor ruffles he gave on the mattress.

" Anything else? " he sounded relieved.

" You're leaving first thing tomorrow morning. "

He chuckled, " Of course, I owe you one. "

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I have to admit, aunt Vivian's food smelt great. Curly had made me promise to bring extra for him. Even though I doubted he'd know what the meal was, but I did. I knew what it was the moment I smelt it, she had made my favorite food, spaghetti and chicken stew.

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" I hope you enjoy it! " She exclaimed.

I immediately went into the kitchen in search of a bigger plate, preferably something deeper, so I could fulfill my promise to Curly.

" What are you doing with that? They're already plates on the table. "

" I'm taking mine to my room. " I said blankly as I began pouring an insane amount of food inside.

" You're not... you're not eating here? "

I was too busy facing downwards to hide the fact that a strange, possibly Mexican boy was hiding inside my room to notice that aunt Vivian was sounding hurt. Not that I would care anyway.

" No, I'm not eating here. " I replied.

" Um... " She breathed heavily, " Is that not too much? "

It was, but I couldn't let her know why I needed that much food.

" So, what are you trying to say? That I'm eating too much food already? " Attack is the best form of defense. That was exactly what I did.

" No, no, " Aunt Vivian got to her feet, " That's not what I mean, Amaka. " she sat back down.

" Then don't ask me about how much I eat, that's insensitive of you. " My tone was bland.

" I'm... I'm sorry. "

I was done taking all I needed, I turned to leave, but then I remembered something.

" Who's Tess? " I asked without turning back.

" How did you know about Tess? "

Again, I regret asking that, if care was not taken, I would have been caught. I ignored her questions and continued with my movements.

" Tess is my stepdaughter! "

I came to a stop, aunt Vivian had provided a reply.