Where are you
As the morning arrived, Luz woke up and yawned. She remembered last night very well and so immediately started her day by dressing up. She took her favorite purple and white croc top short-sleeves hoodie and of course her jean short and leggings. This two came in pair for the young teenager.
She went downstairs and was greeted by her sweet mother.
« Holà mija ! » (Hello my daughter) exclaimed her mother.
« Buenos días mamá ! » (Hello mom) said Luz smiling wide.
« i’m working today so if you’re hungry, there’s pancakes left and fresh orange juice in the fridge » she took her keys and opened the door « Alright, I have to go, stay safe and be careful at the station » spoke Camilia, tenderly kissing her daughter before leaving the house. Camilia was a nurse in one of the bests hospitals of all the town. She worked really hard since she had to take care by herself of her baby girl. Although, she wasn’t really alone, Eda, her ex-husband old friend, helped her a lot. She would bring Luz to school when she was busy at work or cook them dinner when she was too tired at the end of the day. She was a real friend and she knew she could trust her for anything. Even if she didn’t know where she’ll bring her daughter.
Luz watched her mom leave through the window and then started to get hungry. She made her way into the kitchen and took the pancakes from the fridge to the microwave and poured a huge glass of orange juice. She ate at her pace then washed the dishes. It was almost 6:30 am so she decided to wake up her aunt. She made her way upstairs and knocked at the door.
« Eda ? It’s almost 7, you should dress up and eat something » silence filled the corridors.
« Is Eda even in her room ? » She though for a second « I mean why would she propose me to go at the station at 7 am if she wasn’t gonna wake up ? I should entered... ». Luz knocked a second time before shouting « I’m coming in aunty ». As Luz opened the door she found a empty room. Eda was nowhere to be seen and her bed freshly made.
« Eda ? » Luz asked for the second time. But no answer. « Where is Eda ? ».
She walked into the room, sat on her aunty bed and started to think. « Maybe she’s at the station ? » this trail of thoughts felt wrong « No, she would have waited me... probably... » silence again came in the room. « Oh , of course ! I should call her ! Soy una idiota (I’m an idiot) sometimes ». Luz took her phone out of her pocket and began typing on her aunt number. She waited, and waited, and waited, but no response so she decided to call her mom.
« Mijá, qué es ? » (My daughter, what is it ?) spoke normally her mother.
« Do you know where is aunt ? » asked the young Latina with small panic in her voice.
« No, why ? Isn’t she home ? ». Now Camilia was the one freaking out.
« No... » Luz eyes wandered in the room like they were searching for something, for maybe an hint of where Eda could be. « Found one ! » still on the phone with her mom. « Okay i know where she is, sorry for bothering mamá, I’ll see you at home tonight ! » Luz firmly spoke as Camilia released a sight of relief.
« Alright, bye mijá, te quiero » (my daughter, I love you) sweetly said Camilia.
« Lo mismo mamá ! Bye » (Same mom) she then hung up. What Luz had found was a letter from Eda, it said: « Luz, I needed to go somewhere this morning so I won’t be home when you’ll wake up . Go to the station by yourself, I’ll meet you there. Oh and don’t be late ! » Luz felt contented, « So Eda had business, nothing disturbing ! » she spoke out with joy. « OH WaiT ! What time is it ?! » she suddenly looked at her phone and it displayed 6:50 am. « Holly molly ! I’m gonna be late !! » She ran to the door, almost fell on her way to the stairs, jumped and went out without forgetting to close the door behind her.
« Eda’s going to be mad ! » She though very hard.