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"Honey, it's time to go to bed, your tutor is coming early in the morning, so you should get some rest," Olivia frowned, as she stares into Amanda's green eyes.
"Mom, can you read me a bedtime story, before I head to bed," Amanda said pleadingly.
"Oh honey, you know Junior is waiting for me to tuck him into bed, and you know how impatient he can be, maybe another night," Olivia chuckled not meeting her daughter's eyes.
My mom always has something to do, every time I try talking to her. I don't understand anymore, I just wish the ground would just swallow me up. Pushing back the thoughts that were flying through my head, I lay on my soft pillow, but as I did, a soft voice spoke up scaring the crap out of me.
"Don't be afraid, I come here in peace. I overheard your conversation with your mother and you seem sad, so I was wondering if you would like me to read to you instead," a lady-like voice asked curiously.
My hands and my lips were shaking, but I still manage to speak up... "Why would I want a stranger to tell me a story?"
"If I don't tell you this story, you will not be prepared for what is to come, and you don't have much of a choice but to listen, "The woman chuckled lightly..
"Prepared for what? If you're not going to answer that question, can you at least tell me your name?" Amanda questioned politely.
"Before I answer your question, close your eyes and use your inside voice, I'm sure you wouldn't want anyone thinking that you're going crazy," the woman chuckled knowingly.
After blinking for a minute or two, I finally closed my eyes and did as the old woman said... "So, what's your name," Amanda asked, using her inner voice.
"My name is Izabel, I already know your name. Now about the story, I only have two rules: One is that each night you get to ask me two questions, and rule number two, you cannot tell anyone about your dreams, got it," Izabel explained with a serious face.
"I have one more question to ask, "Amanda grinned sheepishly.
" You can go right ahead Manda, I hope you don't mind me giving you a nickname," Izabel said unsure.
"It's fine, I like the nickname and I'll call you Iza. Now the other question I have to ask is if I can see your face when you're reading to me?" Amanda asked softly.
"Yes you can, I figured you'd never ask, " The red-looking old woman dressed in a blue and red rob replied, with a giggle as she revealed her face to Amanda with a book in her hand ready to read.
" You're so beautiful and the book cover is designed beautifully, as well as the story looks interesting." Amanda was awed at the sight of the book cover.
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