Under the Stars
“This time, it’s not the psycho insects buzzing around the invisible protective wall or Mattie’s snoring. It’s the fact that I have no idea what will happen to me in a few hours. For once, I’ll be on a journey by myself. No Mama. No Mattie. Just me. And I have no inkling as to how things will turn out. Will the King reject my plea? Will he hear me out? Will he make a fool of me in front of his court? I may be the next jester. I don’t know how chilly it is outside, but I want see the sky. I’m tir...ed of looking at a wooden ceiling. Wrapping a blanket around my body, I take careful steps in the dark. It’s the usual bleak weather outside, but at least I have a cover. I’m almost positive the unseen barrier keeps most of the destructive cold out.Something moves to my left; I notice it in my peripheral view. “Is that you, Andy?” Malik whispers.“Yeah, it’s me,” I reply. I won’t move off the front steps because I’m barefoot. “What are you doing out here so late?”“I should ask you the same question,”MoreLess
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