H. I. M

AMBUSH

Robert's one week of detention came to an end so quickly and he had to resume school again. For some reason, he was happy when he didn't go to school. At least, he wouldn't see Mason in school. He got to class and everyone was staring at him , some have him disgusting faces, some smiled , some looked like they were praising his newly found bravery.

"Robert, Robert , Robert" one of Mason's friend called but Robert didn't turn.

" That jerk" Robert heard them say but he ignored and wore his glasses.

" Give it a rest" the other friend said " We'll deal with him later " .

The teacher stepped in almost immediately

" Good morning students"

" Good morning ma'am"

" We'll be having a short test later this week so I'd love everyone to be prepared for it. Goodluck in advance. Let's start" she turned to write on the board

When classes were over, Robert zipped his bags and wanted to go to the coffee shop when he noticed that Mason's friends were not in the class

'Strange' he thought and shrugged it off

Robert was listening to stranger by labyrinth as he walked to the shop. He had to pass a a straight street to get to the shop. It happened so fast, it was so quick and swift that Robert didn't have the time to process what had happened. Robert felt a sharp hit on his neck, he fell hard to the ground with a heavy thud . He was bleeding so bad, he couldn't even move or defend himself. He saw Mason and his friends surround him. He was so weak

" You evil child " Mason said and started kicking him. His friends followed suit. They kicked him everywhere. They kicked his head, his ears, his chest and stomach until he fell unconscious

"Heyyyyy" someone shouted and they froze

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" The wheel on the bus goes round and round, round and round , round and round. The wheel on the bus goes round and round, all through the town" Robert's mother Sharkeisha sang

" Mom, I'll build you a big boat when I grow up"

" A boat??" His mom asked

" Why a boat?, Won't you build mommy a house??" His mother laughed and carried him, she loves squishing his face, her son was just too cute

" Should we go see Aunt Monique later?"

" No, she's scary" Baby Robert said. His mother laughed again

" Oh look, Daddy's back"

" Daddy, Daddy" Robert ran to give his Dad a hug. His Dad picked him up and kissed him . After that , he gave his mom a long kiss. Robert closed his eyes with his small hands and he heard his parents chuckle

" How do you feel about a baby sister, Rob??" His Dad asked

" No" he shook his little head, " I'm enough " he said and hugged his father's neck.

" Ohh" his mother laughed again as she touched her tummy. She was pregnant with baby number two although she was still in her first trimester

" Mommy's stomach already houses another baby Rob" his dad laughed but Robert did not want to leave his father's neck " Let's go and see what daddy bought for you" His father said and carried him into the kitchen

" Where did it all go wrong?" Robert asked himself as a tear left his eye even in hia unconscious state