Sun Soaked Season - Chalen D. (best e reader for academics .txt) 📗

in this together. Me and Jason, slept on the couch together so We could Go home with Prestly. It was six in the morning when Prestly was discharged. Still, I fought to keep My eyes open as We pulled up to the house. We set Prestly up in his room, and Let Him sleep cause That's what He wanted to do. Jason and Dad went back to sleep as well And Me and Carmen Shared a pot of Coffee.
"Thanks for you know, at the Hospital the other night."
"Yeah sure. Family Needs to Be together."
"Family."
"Yes. Your My Family."
"Thanks." I smiled.
"Thanks to you."
I kissed Her cheek and took My coffee to My room. I drank it and the door bell rang.
"Hi. Is Dakota Here?"
I walked down the stairs, and Carmen went to the kitchen.
"Your Brothers home. How is He?"
"How come you didn't come over and ask that before?"
"I thought you wanted to Be alone."
"I love you. You weren't there When I needed you. Where were you, Calvin?"
"I'm sorry."
"Me too."
"Are you breaking up with Me?" He took a step back.
"No." I looked at My feet.
He came inside and hugged Me to Him. He pulled away and gave Me a folded note.
"That's better then I could say. Sweet Dreams, I love you."
I watched Him go. I opened the note -I was scared. I'll love you always and forever-. I folded the paper and closed The door. I went back up stairs and tossed the note on the desk. I looked at the empty Cup on the desk, and went to bed. When I woke Up Prestly and Jason where playing Video games. Even though Prestly's arm was broken He was winning by a mile.
"Want to play, Dakota?" Prestly asked.
"Nah." Then again, when Was the next time I'd have the chance to do something With Both My brothers? "Give me one."
"There, on the table. Push the middle button." Prestly said, shooting Jason's guy dead.
"Ugh! Not fair!"
"Pay attention, dude." Prestly said.
I sat down and played with them. To say I sucked was a understatement. I revenged Myself, by finding a machine gun, and Killing them Both.
"Yes!" I punched the air, "Ha and Ha! Who's the better player now suckers!" I yelled, as They both Shot me at the same time.
"Ha and Ha!" They Both said, making us all laughed.
After our game Dad called us to Lunch which was all kinds of BBQ stuff. Prestly's favorite. After We ate we all went swimming.
"Come on get in all the way!" Prestly said.
I sat lower two steps, clinging to the rail.
"I'm in."
"Your also lame." Prestly went under water and did a hand stand.
~***~
"Open the door! This is the police, Everyone Up and in the living Room!"
I opened My door.
"Now Missy!" The cop said, giving Me a shove.
I went down Stairs and Sat in between Jason and Prestly. The Cop looked slowly at each of our faces, Which gave the same look of What in the Hell. His partner was sitting Off to the side.
"There was a murder." The cop Standing said.
My brothers looked at Me but I kept My eyes on The Cop.
"Anything You want to fess up?"
"Who was killed?" Prestly asked.
"Carmen and Mark. Dead, in their bed. Your all suspects."
"Why Would We kill our Dad?" Jason asked.
"You tell Me Sniffles." The Cop said.
I pulled out my Phone.
"Whoa, Who are you calling?"
"My aunt. Is that okay with you?"
Truth was I had no idea if this was still Her number. We haven't talked in Two years. I sent Her a text.
"Just save Yourselves the time. Who killed Them?"
"Why would We Kill them?" Prestly asked.
"Maybe your mad about Him getting Married."
"I've Lived Here Before He met Her, and Jason moved In After the wedding, and Prestly moved in last night-" My voice came up short, thankfully The cop took this as a time to interrupt Me.
"Still Your all a suspect and your not going any where. Maybe you where mad about Carmen being Pregnant."
"Pregnant-"
"Are you going to arrest us?" Jason asked, taking My hand to shut Me up.
"They can't arrest Us." I said.
"Who said that?" The cop asked.
"My aunt. She happens to Be married to a Lawyer now, Who said Not to talk to you. They're both On their way."
"No one goes Up stairs, Until I give the clear." He turned On His heel and went up stairs, leaving Us with His partner.
"Come on Guys."
"Uh-"
"Their My brothers. I know how to help them You don't."
I grabbed My brothers hands and brought them to the kitchen. I made a pot off coffee, and handed it out. I brought them to the kitchen so We didn't have to see anything. Four hours later Officer snooty gave us the clear, and When We went into the living Room Our Aunt was there with a man.
"My Name Is Darren West. I'm these kids Lawyer. Can I speak to you outside?" Darren asked, in a no nonsense way.
They stepped outside.
"Everything's going to Be fine-"
"No it's not. One of Us could Of killed them. Jason cause He's mad at Dad for not excepting Him, and They where living until Prestly got here."
"And what about you?" Prestly asked.
"I loved Dad. And Carmen why-"
"Alright, No need to point the finger. We need to work through this together. Now, What was the cause of murder?"
We all looked at each other.
"You don't know?" She asked.
"It's not like we did it."
"Oh now you say that." Jason said to Me.
"I said it could of been you. Now that it was."
"Alright!" She said, getting us to shut up. "I'll just go talk to Darren when He come's back in. For now, go sit on the couch."
She touched each of our shoulders as We passed. We sat on the couch and looked at each other. Deep Down I knew they didn't kill them, but We where the only ones here. We all watched Darren hopping for a little good news after being lost.
"I managed to Get them to leave for awhile. You have to confess to me Now if You did it."
"No." I said.
"Nope." Jason said.
"Don't look at me. I have a broken arm. What am I going to Do Slit their throat?"
"That's the cause of death." Darren said.
"I didn't do it." He shook His head hard.
"Well, They're going to do their thing, and look for prints of anything."
"If someone broke in, killed both of them without them yelling, and they got out, it means they might Be smart enough to not leave prints behind." I said.
"And that." Darren looked to Me, "Is what I'm afraid of."
The door bell rang and I answered it.
"Calvin. I really need-"
"We need to talk."
"Okay." I twirled my hair.
"There's a lot of stuff going on with you and your family right now. I think We need to cool it while you work stuff out. You understand Right?"
"Yeah."
"Cool." He kissed My cheek and Left.
"Dakota-"
"I didn't kill them. For Now leave it like that please." I went up stairs.
I pulled out My desk chair and unfolded Calvin's note. I put on Marilyn Monroe and then ripped up the note.
"Dakota-"
"Call it a curse or just call Me blessed. If you can't handle my worst you ain't gettin' My best."
"I know your trying to black Me out Dakota, But this isn't the time to do that. I came all this way to help you now I don't understand what happened at the door or-"
"It's like all the good thing's they fall apart like, like, Marilyn Monroe."
"I'm trying to help you If you'll just let Me in."
I continued to rip.
"If you don't want My help, at least Help Me help your brothers. I'll give you five minuets."
The door was shut, and I was left alone, with a torn up note and wet cheeks. When I went down Stairs Both of My brothers came to Me.
"What Happened?" Jason asked.
"Dad Just died."
"No, this is something More." Prestly said.
"I'm fine. Let's just solve this stupid thing."
I Went into the kitchen, where Darren was on the Phone and Marilyn was at the back door. So My Dad and Carmen were dead, I was Broken about that. Calvin said, to cool it, Broken about that. My Mom didn't care about Us. Even a little Broken about that. Call Me cursed, Never blessed.
~***~
The door was banged on and I jumped. I jumped at every noise. Maybe it was cause I haven't slept in three days. Darren shoved the kitchen door open and answered the door. The two cops passed Him and I sat numb. A couple of Minuets later, Darren was at the Door.
"Guys! Come to the kitchen." He called out. "Dakota?"
I looked up.
"You too Sweety."
I got up and walked to the kitchen.
"Guess What?" Snooty said. "We found the murder weapon."
My head snapped Up. "Oh yeah, that's right Kiddies, and It has your prints Missy."
Everyone looked at Me.
"Dakota?" Marilyn asked.
"It's not My prints."
"We have-"
"Not Mine." I cut Snooty off. "I don't touch the knifes in the house, or any for that matter."
"Lucky for you, it's not a knife." Snooty Took a plastic bag out and tossed it on the table.
My Brothers leaned in, but I looked at Snooty unfazed.
"You can say whatever you want. I didn't Do it."
"The officer shoved the bag back inside I'll be in contact with You."
Then They left. I got up, and went to My room. I got My Ipod and looked around the house, checking doors and window's for scratches. Nothing. I walked up stairs and stood in front of the crime scene door. I pushed it open, and walked to the window, that was unlocked. Unlocked! I pushed it open and got out on the roof. I walked to the edge and looked down, at the gate. Easy climbing and good foot holds.
"Dakota!" Marilyn yelled hands on the window.
I whipped around, yanking a head phone out. I lost my balance and fell off the roof.
"Dakota!"
The back door was Thrown open. I layed on My back, trying to Get breath in, but it wasn't working. I started to Freak.
"Back Up." Darren said.
Jason dropped to his knees and shoved an inhaler into My Mouth.
"Suck."
He pushed the button, and air filled My lungs. I layed there, gasping for air.
"Ow." I muttered rolling to My side.
"We have to take you to the hospital." Darren said.
"I'm Fine. I fell on the bush, then the floor." I sat up.
"Are you sure? Just in case-"
"Help Me up."
Jason Helped Me up and I limped to the house, Pulling my sleeves down.
"What where you doing onto he roof?" Marilyn asked.
"The Person broke in from the window. It was unlocked. Carmen always locks everything. I know this for a fact. It's easy to climb the