Dear diary, I have never been so worried in my life. Adeline had gone missing for hours and there was no sign of her. My heart pounded as I thought of possibilities that may have happened. Had she gotten lost? Or worse had someone taken her? No! She was smart enough to avoid anyone she didn’t know. And luckily I was right.
I had found myself pacing around our room in a worried state. It hurt for me to think that my little Adeline had gone missing. It was the worst feeling in the world.
The shrill ring of the telephone made my heart pound faster. I thought that it had to be Adeline, who else would be ringing at an hour like this? Outside it was dark and cold. Most people would be at home or still at work in the markets. I took off down the
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It’s Adeline.” I felt a flood of relief wash over me as I nodded and turned on my heels towards Josephs’ room. I briskly made my way down the halls. The door stood formidably like at guard protecting a great treasure. I knocked on the door and it resounded throughout the room beyond. Jeanne 's’ voice cut through like a blade and her tone was as cold as ice.
“Who is it? We’re busy” Her voice was hateful and I knew that she wouldn’t be pleased with me.
“It’s me” I replied “There’s a phone call for Joseph. It’s concerning Adeline” I could hear a muffled scoff from Jeanne followed by loud footsteps. The large door swung open and my little brother stepped out. I bowed out of courtesy and watched as he walked to the kitchen.
Later on, I found myself pacing around again. Joseph had left to go and get Adeline maybe half an hour ago. It hurt even more now. I knew she was safe but I was worried that her father had punished her for doing nothing wrong.
The low rumble of the car ripped me from my thoughts and I dashed outside. Little Adeline stepped out of the car as her father held the door. She ran, jumped into my arms and hugged me tightly. Her minuscule grip was reassuring that she was safe and that I could look after