Chapter 44: Chapter 44 . When you're ready

The banging wouldn't stop, it was loud as it rang through the house like a warning, a warning of death. A whimper left my mouth in distress.

It was overshadowed by the panting as the woman clutched me to her chest, her tears falling onto my cheeks.

She runs, carrying me tight as she ducks into the closet under the stairs. I somehow hated this closet, I hated it when I went in here, I don't know how I remember, but we came here often. I squirmed and whined wanting the scary sounds to end.

"It's okay, baby. It's gonna be okay." I look up at the woman holding me, her slim arms wrapped around me securely. She leans back and I look into her beautiful brown eyes. The amount of care in those eyes is overwhelming.

"I love you. I love you so much. Mommy won't let anything happen to you. I promise." Her tears are rivers down her slim face, her thumb brushes up and down my cheek gently. Everything about her was gentle.