Little Rascals

Patter .Patter.Patter. I could hear our little feet moving faster and faster as we ran for dear life's sake. The wicked witch was trailing behind and I could hear her approaching closer and closer. We reached the ladder at last and my brother helped me up . Clutching the rope tightly, I began climbing . Once I was up , my brother followed after me .

When we were now in the tree house our hearts began beating at a steady rate and we both exhaled deeply.

"Where are you little rascals !" she screeched from down below . My brother held my mouth fearing I would wail .He peered through the opening we considered a window .

"Coast is clear ," he whispered when she had finally disappeared.

"Phew I am not sure how long we can continue doing this .We must tell dad." I cried giving my brother a discouraged look.

The friendly expression on his face changed into a more hostile looking expression which he quickly rubbed off with a weak smile . He stared at me for a while scanning my face.

"You know we can not tell dad .He would obviously take her side .He is convinced we are naughty little rascals ."He answered .

"Just like mom,"I whispered sadly tears beginning to fill my eyes .

He gave me the most sympathetic look .

"It's not like that ,"he said wiping the tears from my cheeks .

I still remembered the day like it was yesterday .My brother and I had successfully managed to pull a prank on our Math teacher. We came home smiling ,happy we had achieved our aim. Our joy was short lived. When we came home Mr Raphael was shouting something and my mother was weeping as she pulled her suitcase towards the car .

My dad slammed the door right in my teachers face and he walked away cursing angrily.

Dad slept early and blamed us for mom's leaving .

It was not long until a step mother came along . Unlike our caring mother she was wicked. During the day she made us work like slaves and we were always late for school because of her. At night she would treat us well knowing my dad was around .Dad never knew a thing and when we brought the topic up he reminded us of the day mom left.

I kicked the memory out of my head and let myself sink in my brother's embrace.

I found comfort and soon enough forgot about the problem at hand .

"Do you want to play cards?" He asked, a grin like smile plastered on his face .

"I'd love too!" I exclaimed .

"This time please don't cheat ,"I answered with a cute pout .

"No promises ," he chuckled and winked .

I ran to our little box of toys and grabbed the set of cards.

After doing the necessary settings we began playing the game .

He won most of them and we were laughing out loud at last enjoying our summer afternoon .

We heard footsteps and stopped moving for a while.

He give it to me everyday everyday everyday everyday He give it to me all night long🎶

A not so lovely voice sang below us .

My brother tiptoed to the window and peered down .

"She is in the garden ," he whispered .

A lump formed on my throat .

"Where are those little rascals .These plants could do with some good watering ."

Jay and I rolled our eyes.

"Emily! Jay! If you do not come here right now you will work on my nails ."

We grimaced at the thought of her ugly nails .

"She is gone."

We both sighed relieved .

We continued with a game of cards and then heard another noise again.

We both shifted our gaze towards the door and were relieved when we saw Kara coming .

"You scared us .Did she see you?"

"No ,I am too sneaky to be caught ."

Kara said while rubbing imaginary dust from her T-shirt.

"Why are you here ?The sun is shining and the birds are chirping too." I asked intrigued by the sudden visit.

"I got into a fight with my dad .Guess I really needed to be away for a while ."

"Parents," I replied dryly pulling her into a bear hug.

"Tell me about it," she scoffed .

At this we both laughed and my brother stared at us blinking like a lost goat.

We continued playing cards until we heard the sound again.

"Emily! Jay! Come eat my babies ," our step mother said still looking for us down below .

Kara burst into laughter at the sight of her confusion and our mom looked up only to find us staring down at her .

"Ah huh caught you !! Wait till I get myself up there !!Little good for nothing rascals."

She said clutching the rope and beginning to climb.

"Ready your weapons," Jay screamed .

"There is literally nothing we can use against her ," I reasoned .

"Throw the rabbit droppings !!" Kara signaled pointing toward Mr Wiggles cage .

We took the droppings and threw them down at her.

She screamed and let go of the rope but unfortunately or fortunately landed on her feet.

"You little bastards .Once I get my hands on you . "

"Pull up the ladder as she screams ,"I suggested and the ladder disappeared almost immediately .

"Clever little bastards let us see how long you will stay up there , " she hissed.

She disappeared for a while and came back holding ice cream.

She took a chair and perched herself right where we could see her.

I have four cups of ice cream to myself four cups four cups to myself . Who wants to eat with me .Do you want to eat with me .🎶

We ignored her and decided to sit far away from her view .

Kara's stomach growled . That sound reminded us all of how hungry we were .

"Guys we can fast .We are not going down ," Jay said .

We both nodded weakly . The smell of the delicious food filled the tree house and we all went to peer down at her.

She looked up and saw our hungry looking faces .She smiled evilly and continued singing.

Ice cream Ice cream melts so fast the more you eat it the longer you live . 🎶

Kara let down the ladder and rushed down .

"Aunt may I have ," she cried giving her an innocent look.

"Traitor !!"Jay and I shouted .

"Last ones standing ," I said giving Jay a weak smile .

"We are not going down there anytime soon .Stomachs may grumble but we are not going down there." He said a little crinkle forming on his forehead.

I threw my head back and giggled at those words .He totally sounded hungry .

"Mmmmmm I could eat this all day long ," I heard my step mom snicker below us .

"The ice cream is great aunt ," Kara added earning a cold death glare from us .

She looked up and shrugged .

We watched as they ate and soon enough all the containers were empty.

"Phew they are done now we can stay up here in peace."

"You got that right sis .It is not like she is going to roast meat below us .Right?"

He definitely spoke too soon .

"Oh kids! Who wants some meat and McDonalds famous chips ," She chuckled .

"Oh gosh, " My brother said looking away .

His stomach grumbled loudly and mine followed suit .

"Chop them and slice them put them on the stand sprinkle them with pepper and eat them whilst they are hot," She sang her high pitched voice piercing through the environment .

"Come on K-erah sing with me ."She suggested with a fake smile.

The two sang together as they roasted the beef meat . The aroma filled the tree house and my brother and I looked below enviously .

"I can not take it anymore !" He yelled before running out and joining the others.

Now it was just me .

I figured we might as well all suffer together and climbed down the ladder.

"Ha ha I win after eating this you two are going to have to continue with your chores as Kara works on my nails. "She ranted as she ate the beef .

"But ?" We all said at once .

"No buts black bastards !"