THE ORPHANAGE

Chapter Sixteen

MARTHA’S POV

“okay kids, pack some clothes. Make it snappy” I hurried the kids as I went yelling from door to door. I rushed into Cameron’s room and helped him pick out some clothes before helping him out.

Anthony pushed himself out of his room with his backpack on his legs, “Mommy where are we going?” Ashley asked as she limped towards me

“we’re just- um we just want to take a break honey, now pack your stuff and don’t forget your dollie” I said and pushed her towards her room

I helped Cameron downstairs and I tossed his backpack to Peter who was standing by the door, “hurry kids” I yelled and they started rushing downstairs

I rushed into the kitchen to grab my pills from the cabinet, peter already packed our stuff. Soon the kids were all standing by the door and I counted them all and made sure I wasn’t leaving anyone behind.

“Kalian, are you sure you packed everything you need?” I asked and he nodded positively before smirking, okay this kid is starting to creep me out.

“okay kids, this way” peter walked in and they walked out in a straight line, I took one last look at the house before slamming it shut and throwing the key in my pocket . I got in the car and peter drove out .

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Soon we got to the nearest motel we could find and peter stopped in the parking lot which is actually adjacent to the rooms entrance. “Stay in the car while I go book a room, okay?” he said and I nodded positively before he got down from the car.

I started feeling uncomfortable as I felt pain in my stomach, I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and removed the seat belt, “mommy are you okay?” Anthony asked and I turned and gave him a faint smile

“yes honey” I said, I brought out my pills and swallowed it without water. I groaned and the pain was getting worse, soon I sighted peter walking towards the car.

“I got us a room for three nights, till everything settles.” He said as he got into the car, “are you okay babe?” he asked as he noticed my state

“I’m just hurting” I groaned, “is it the baby?” he place his hand on my stomach “I don-I don’t know” I winced

“um- let’s just settle in first and I’ll get you something you eat” he said and got down from the car, he opened the room door opposite the car and the kids got down

He helped Anthony in his wheelchair and Cameron into the room before he came to open my side of the door and helped me out.

I walked in and he closed the room door behind us, the kids sat on the long couch and he turned on the television.

I laid on the bed and rested my stomach on the pillow, “should I get you something to eat?” he asked and I nodded positively

He reached for the landline on the wall and tried to get something we could eat before he hung up, “babe” I whispered and he moved closer

“we need to take the picture to Mr. Downer concerning…” I paused and slowly looked in kalian’s direction who’s attention was focused on the television

“oh yeah, I’ll handle that tomorrow babe, just get some rest.” He said and kissed my forehead.