Lit Device Short Story

My foster parent called me downstairs. Her voice cracked as she screamed, and I could instantly tell she was in a bad mood. I knew today, she was in a bad mood, and so was I. On this day, I was particularly upset because it was the anniversary of my father's death. My father was a great man, and I miss him so much. The story of how my dad died is horrific and terrible.

The red flames had covered my house completely. I remember, it was a normal Sunday, and I was in my room checking Instagram when I heard the fire alarm go off. I instantly ran down the stairs leaving everything behind. My father had been in the kitchen making lunch, my favorite, mac and cheese. He had left the stove alone for a minute and it set our house on fire. I made it out with my mom, but my dad did not. My mom kept running, running, she never turned back. Not even for me. I was all alone, I was more alone then a house without neighbors nearby. I had nowhere to go but home, but my home was up in flames. A firefighter took me in, and created a nice life for me. The house smelled like roses, and the warm feeling of love and kindness made me feel at home. But every good thing comes to end.

One morning, I woke up feeling that today wasn’t going to be a good day. It was pouring outside, and humidity level was sky high. The trees danced in the rain, and the smell of rain had come in through the open window. I had forgotten to close the window before I went to bed, so all of my homework was destroyed. I went downstairs to complain to Amy, the firefighter, about how bad this day was, but she was gone. I had no clue where she was, so I was scared out of my mind.  When I was looking for Amy, I saw her lying on the floor in the kitchen. I ran up to her, and checked her pulse like she had taught me once. She was not sleeping, she was gone. I instantly called 911.

“Hello, my name is Alison and I need help, my, well, guardian is lying on the ground with no pulse. Please come immediately. 925 Garden Lane.” I said to the officer.

I was confused, startled, and I felt like my life was flashing before me. Amy told me that she would care for me forever and always. Now she is gone, and I am all alone once again. I was back to where I was before without anybody. The feelings of loneliness crept inside me. I knew that this was the end to my almost happy life.

Why can’t I live a normal life, and why can’t I keep a family! I thought to myself. I am so confused, not knowing where to go from here. Knowing that I wouldn’t be able to stay here, I packed my bags and waited for the ambulance to come.

Finally the ambulance came, and took Amy and I to the nearest hospital. I was scared, lonely, and confused. The ambulance had the smell of death, and I was surrounded by feeling of anxiousness. The ambulance rushed in to try and save the woman who saved my life, and one paramedic stayed back with me.

“You know it will all be okay.” The paramedic said.

“What happens when she is for sure gone? Where do I go from here? You know she took me in after my father died and my mom ran away? I hadn’t been happy until a year ago, and I have lived with her for two years. Now I am alone with nowhere to go.” I replied.

“Everything will be okay, we will get you a place to stay for awhile, and take care of you.”

I was relieved that the paramedic’s were going to help me. I then knew that it was possible for me to be okay.

Well, I could say he helped me, but on the other hand the paramedic put me into the foster program. At my first house, the women was rather peculiar. She would wake me up at 5:30am everyday to take her dog Poochie for a walk. Poochie did not like me, instead of being friendly and playing with me, he bite me and barked at me. The lady decided I wasn’t a good fit for her, so she gave me up.  I was glad to be done with that lady.

There were several families in between, but now I think I have found my forever home. At first, this foster parent was mean and inconsiderate, but now she was really nice. Everyone has their days, but she was mostly kind and funny. I am almost completely happy, and it feels good. I know many people who are really happy people, and now I am too. It just took me a little longer, and with more of a journey to get there.