75 Extra: Summers Stories #6 - Not Strong Enough (1/2)

As Kari lay wide awake in bed, she couldn't help but get lost in thought.

Tears welled in her eyes.

I wasn't strong enough to protect papa, big sis Janine, or big brother Mim… And now they're all gone… She thought to herself as tears trickled down her cheeks.

”I wanna become stronger…” She whimpered, as she closed her eyes.

”Kari?” A voice called out.

”Yo Kars, Tammy's here, you ready?” Another voice questioned.

”Ah!” Kari exclaimed, rolling out of bed.

”I must've overslept!” She cried, as she began rushing to get ready.

”Honestly…” Abbey sighed as Kari came barreling out of her bedroom.

”Leave her be Abbey, she's still growing.” Sena giggled.

”I guess…” Abbey mumbled.

”More importantly,” Sena began.

”Are you two getting breakfast?” She asked.

”You really should eat to keep your strength.” She frowned.

”A-ah yea!” Kari nodded profusely.

”Big sis said we'd be gettin' somethin' ta bite on while we're shoppin'!” Kari shouted as the door closed behind her.

As the two were walking, Tammy pointed towards the park.

”When I'm stressed, I like to go down by the bridge on the lake and just gaze at the water!” She smiled.