Free Zombie Games by Kristen Middleton

a nice day.”
    I let out an exasperated sigh when he left.
    “You are such a smart ass,” my mom said.
    “What?” I asked with a cocky grin.
    “You know, I don’t like the way he was checking you out,” she stated. “Between him and Bryce, I’m going to have to watch you like a hawk.”
    I snickered and shook my head.
    Sara sighed. “I wonder if I should leave and check on Kevin.”
    “You heard what the officer said, you can’t leave. It might not be safe,” replied my mom.
    She shook her head. “That’s crap. They can’t keep me from seeing my husband.”
    “Have you talked to him?” asked my mom.
    “We spoke earlier. I better call him and see how he’s doing.” She grabbed her cell phone out of her pocket and walked away.
    “I’d better check on the kids,” said mom.
    I ran upstairs to my room and took out my cell phone. I hadn’t communicated with Bryce since this morning, so I decided to send him a text.
    Hi Bryce-how are you?
    Hello Wild, I was just thinking about you.
    Oh? I smiled, laying my head against my pillow.
    Yes-you guys doing okay?
    I sighed and typed . Yes, military stopped to say we can’t leave.
    Yes, I heard about that, he typed. My aunt is caring for mom. She’s going to bring her to clinic. I’ll be at your house for Bobby ASAP.
    They might not let you through!
    They won’t have a choice.
    Lol…okay, see you tonight!
    Count on it.
    Chapter Nine
     
     
    Sara was able to reach Kevin and he was still feeling miserable. He’d also been approached by a military official and they promised to send out someone from their medical staff to check on him before nightfall.
    Mom spent the rest of the afternoon calling our family and friends as well as trying to reach dad, who was still M.I.A. She also spoke with Kylie’s mom, Kristie, and they both agreed that it was much safer for everyone to stay put. Allie would be sleeping over another night.
    Around six o’clock, I volunteered to grill hamburgers on the deck. As I stepped onto the balcony, I noticed several soldiers stationed throughout the neighborhood, some carrying automatic rifles. One of the soldiers, presumably the cowboy at our door earlier, waved at me while I flipped the patties, but I played ignorant.
    “I’m sorry, I just can’t think about food right now,” complained my mother, pushing away her dinner plate. She put her head in her hands and sighed wearily. “Your father still hasn’t responded to any of my calls or texts; I’m seriously getting worried. This is unusual, even for him.”
    I stood up and started clearing away the dishes from the table. “I’m sure he’s fine mom. There could be a dozen reasons that he hasn’t called back yet. Maybe his cell phone died, or he left it in the car? Just…quit worrying so much.”
                  She raised her head and let out a deep sigh. “I hope you’re right honey.”
    I put a hand on her shoulder. “Why don’t you just go and lie down for a while? You’ve been pacing around all day, upsetting yourself. I’ll come and get you if there’s any news”.
    “Maybe you’re right,” she said, rising from the table. “Just for a little while. Keep an eye on Bobby, will you?”
    I nodded. “In fact, I’ll go check on him right now. He was playing dolls with Megan just a little while ago.”
    Mom went to her bedroom and I found Bobby with Sara and Megan. They were finishing a board game. I sat down and watched as Bobby won.
    “I won!” yelled Bobby as he pumped his fist. “Yes!”
    Sara smiled at him then looked up at the clock. “Megan, it’s time for a bath.”
    “Sara, do you know where the towels are?” I asked, standing up.
    She nodded. “Your mom showed me earlier.”
    Megan was pretty excited to be taking a bath at “Daycare” and I could hear her chatting about it all the way up the stairs.
    “I feel like watching a movie. Do you want to watch Peter Pan with me?” I asked, settling myself next to Bobby on the