Falling for the Beast

Chapter One

I sat in the passenger side of my mother's all black Hyundai Sonata, listening to the rain hit the roof of the car.“Sorry Honey, I had to grab my wallet.” My mother apologized as she climbed into the driver side and strapped in her seat belt.“If you are going to the store for just boxes, why do I have to go too?” I complained as I leaned my head against the chilling window.It was not yet cold outside. With it only being September and still warm out, we knew the air conditioner was still necessary, which left the car feeling like winter."Well, I may need your help carrying some supplies Aniyah. Besides, I like the company." She offered me a smile.As we drove through the Philadelphia streets, I could not help but stare at the scenery I had become so familiar with. It was strange. It was disappointing knowing that this may be the last time I would see it all.We were moving. As my mother would say, we were offered ‘better opportunities’ in anoth