Remi

I take a shower and change my clothes. Then lay in my bed and watch some TV until I fall asleep. I wake during the night the loud rolling thunder and lightening flashes across the sky. My tummy growls adding to the noises filling the room. I groan as I wiggle my way out of the big bed.

I rub my rumbling tummy as I take my time slowly walking down the stairs. It isn't until I get to the second floor that I realize I have to go through the room I hate most in this house; if I'm gonna eat. With each step I take; my heart pounds against my chest. I want to chicken out and head back up to my room. But the health of my babies is more important right now.

I flip the switch to the room. The light of the crystal chandeliers sparkles across the room. There's no trace of that night left in this room. Each step further into the room feels heavier and slower. Its as if the past is trying to hold me down and keep me captive.

The thunder rolls across the house vibrating the windows. Lightening cra