Creative Writing: Manville's Mistake

There must be a mistake. Jerry said his mother lives in Manville, you must double check!” “He lied to me, why” I said in a loud voice. “Mam you must calm yourself down or you'll be escorted off the property” she exclaimed. Through the numerous windows, I could see the autumn seasons colors slowly turn into shadows as the sun was setting behind the mountains. With that in mind, I knew it was going to be a long drive. After walking from the heated orphanage the outside weather was such a drastic difference! It was so cold you can see your own breaths. I began to feel goosebumps along my dry skin, making it hard to keep warm

Started the weary car. In attempts to warm Pat and I, I turned on the heater. Besides the sound of the engine

It was pitch black as the gas station had no lights that were functionable at least. Zoooommmm. Pat went running back up the road. My guess with her wagging tail and speed, heading back up to the orphanage is my best bet! As I couldn't run as fast as Pat I quickly and cautiously followed in my car. Running up a hill is a tough job and I soon saw Pat slowing to catch a breathe. I quickly yelled “ come in Pat, I'll take you. We have some business to deal with.” She quickly hopped in the back seat. My headlights weren't enough in the pitch darkness of the Carolina Mountains. It's as if taking shoes to the beach, it's not enough. We both saw that the orphanage had went to sleep but the desk was

“I'm sure he won't mind, he wasn't gone to bed yet, but will need to soon.” She said. “ Hey Jerry, would you like to take a seat with me?” No response. He soon added “ I thought you were leaving? And why are you here.” “I've been thinking and so has pat. We brought you something” Pat so sweetly lay the Laurel across his lapwhose roots were still hidden in dirt. “You're so thoughtful Pat.” As if he was awaiting a response. “I don't wanna leave you here?” I explained. “ I don't think my mother will let you!” “Honey, you have no mother” I said very carefully. “I know” he began to shed tears making rivers down his dirty