Chapter 2: Happy Birthday To Me

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A big banner with the words happy birthday hung over the mantel, colorful balloons and streamers were hung everywhere. While I looked around in wonder I slowly walked to the kitchen as I got closer voices became more clear. I hear mom and dad but their not alone there are two other voices as I make my way to the tan arched wall, I realized I was not just hearing things, there with my parents are two strange men wearing all black clothes and ski masks. My father had made a signal plan with my mother and me in case of emergencies like this, and so he gave his signal. He raised his hand slowly and put his thumb down next followed his index finger with this I knew to hide quickly and quietly. I was really small as a 6-year-old so I fit perfectly under the couch, I quickly climbed under and keep quiet... 

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