Zander's Miracle by Tashia Garrett (read me a book .TXT) 📕

mom... I would say yes. Not maybe; but a resounding YES they will." He gazed at me intently. So I would understand the dept of shit I am in.

      "Yes sir I would."

      "I'll contact you in two days time to let you know the verdict."

      "This is me. Would you check out my house? No-one but me lives there." Callie said a little on the shaky side.

      "No problem sweets." Shaking his head and smirking he climbed out of the car. The door to her apartment was unlocked. Strange. He noticed the look in her eyes, and pulled his gun. "A bad day huh?"

      Grabbing the radio on his shirt he called for back-up for a possible B&E. Giving the address. He waited five minutes, gun trained on her door the whole time, for back-up.

      Hearing the sirens he looked at Callie. "Stay in the car, and lock the doors until someone knocks on the window." Without another word Officer Wannamaker barged into the apartment. Cop cars pulling up left and right, lights and sirens, blaring through the night, made Callie feel a little less hopeless. Half of the officers spilled out of their cars, and into the apartment quick as a wink. The other half sat a perimeter up around the premises.

      Startled by a knock on the car's window; Callie's shaky hands rolled the window down enough to speak through. Looking up she recognized the cop from that morning standing on the other side of the glass pane. 

      "Hello Officer Higgs.  Officer Wannamaker was nice enough to drive me home, and check out my apartment. Thank the Lord for his diligence. It has been an awful day."

      Right as Officer Higgs was to speak Officer Wannamaker hauled a man out of her apartment.  The man's hands were cuffed behind his back.  He was a tinny bit on the chubby side. His brunette hair was an unruly mess. He wore a Gray hoody, black jeans,dark purple shoes, and his head was bent low hiding his face. Despite all of this Callie  recognized her brother. Pushing the car door open as hard as possible, Callie ran to her brother.

      Before she could get a word out edge wise Officer Wannamaker  stated clearly. "This man is wanted for questioning about a liquor store robbery down town. He was grabbing money from your mantle,  along with a few other valuables. Do you know him?" Finally looking at Callie's face, he saw the hurt.

      "Yes. His name is Ayden Lane Connors. Ayden lives at 304 west pine street. He is my baby brother." Callie shifted her gaze to Ayden. 

      "Did you have anything to do with the robbery of the liquor store?" 

      "Yes." He replied solemnly.

      "Who all was involved?" When he didn't answer she asked again.

      "Ayden, who all was involved?"

      "James, Jonny, Robert, and Myra."

      "Did you do it willingly?"

      "Yes."

      "Why?" She sadly asked.

      "I wanted Myra to like me, and to fit in somewhere."

      "Why did you try to steal from me? Why break in? Why not call? You know if I am able to; I would help you."  Callie wrapped her arms around Ayden's shoulders.

      She whispered,  "My bunny I love you." Pulling away she let him see her tears fall. He knew he hurt Callie in the worst possible way.

      Crying now Ayden replied, "It was dark out when I arrived. I saw your car here, and you didn't answer when I knocked. So I thought you were in the shower. I used your hid-a-key in the vent by the door. The one you left for me in case of emergencies. I needed help out of a bad situation.

      You weren't here so I went for the money, but it wasn't enough. I swear sis I was going to replace everything. They were going to kill my dog, Polar Bear. They were cutting him up pretty badly. They said that if I didn't pay up they would kill him. Then after Bear, if I still didn't pay, they would go after you at the clinic. I'm so sorry sissy, but that Wiggins family is just plain nuts. When they say they will kill; they mean they will kill." Crying harder, he fell to his knees.

      Callie looked at Officer Wannamaker.  "Do you still have to take him in? He is a material witness for my case. I can keep him here. He won't run from me. Please Officer Wannamaker. "

      "Im afraid so ma'am.  He did just admit to a burglary.  Being a witness to what happened at the clinic tonight may help him out."

      "Callie Co what happened at the clinic?"

      "Sorry son your sister has had a very ruff day. We are going to allow her sleep. You are going to jail for the night at the very least. I will bring you up to speed on the way." He would stay true to his word. Leading Ayden to the car, Officer Wannamaker yelled over his shoulder. "An officer will be posted near you at all times. Tonight two will be outside and one indoors. Those are your volunteers. Goodnight ma'am." With that he climbed in the driver's seat and sped off with Ayden locked in back.

      "Ma'am I am Reesa . These two knuckle heads are Kavika and Kalauni. Twins and a pain. They mean well enough. I will be indoors with you. So please lead the way." Reesa stated this in her no nonsense athorative way. Leaving no room for argument.

      "Go ahead and make yourself at home. The kitchen is through there. This is obviously the living room; and I am going to the bathroom for a long hot shower." Callie stated never once glancing at Reesa. 

      After grabbing her night clothes Callie headed for the shower. 'Hmmmm this feels so good. It is just what I needed. I don't like having people in my home that I don't know. Well I guess it's better safe than sorry. I'll grab my gun from under the bathroom sink, and place it on my ratty old night stand. Almond shampoo. I forgot how wonderful this stuff smells. Yummy. Hurry finish your shower . It's bedtime.' Callies thoughts always tended to the scrambled side.

 

What now

       Groggy; Callie opened her eyes. Glancing at the clock, she jumped out of bed. "Shit!!! I'M LATE!!!"

      She stumbled over her fallen pillow. Sucking in air sharply, she gained her footing once again. A bit more carefully, she hastened to the closet. 'Shirt, pants, bra, panties, socks, tank top, shoes, and head band. Great, I need to hustle. Faster Callie. Get the lead out."

      Finally dressed and refreshed; Callie Dashed out of the bathroom. Not paying attention she ran smack dab in to Officer Reesa; knocking them both over.

      "Well good morning to you to sunshine. What are you doing?"

      "Work! Running late!" Callie almost made it yo the door when Reesa reminded her of her boss giving her the next two days off.

      "If you feel like, we can go down town so you can see your brother. I am sure he would love that." Reesa stated jovially.

      "You are a morning person aren't you? Never mind. Are you hungry? I'll make waffles, sausage patties, eggs, biscuits,and cut up strawberries. We can have orange juice, milk or tea to drink. Afterwards we may visit my brother. I'll bring him the left overs."

      "That sounds amazing. Do you have any honey?"

      Food finished, and the table set, Reesa and Callie fixed the twin plates. After they each were handed their portions Reesa and Callie rushed back to the table to fix their own plates before the food cooled.

      "My Grandma Till use to make us homemade biscuits and serve them with warm honey every morning. She did it so we wouldnt be hungry before we climbed in the bus every morning. At least that's what she told us. I think she just loved having kids around every morning. It always seemed to put an extra bounce to her step. Any way I make a point to do the same. Unfortunately I do not always succeed. Ayden has always loved my food, but the biscuits are his favourite."

      "It sounds as though you have a very loving family. You are lucky to have those experiences to remember."

      When everyone finished eating, the leftovers were packaged up, and the dishes were washed. "Off to see my brother."

      One stop later.

      "Come on Polar Bear. I'll be your new owner until Ayden is capable of taking care of you properly. He didn't do his job when it came to protecting you." Snuggling Polar Bear in her arms, carrying him to the police car, Callie spoke softly in his ear.

      The poor dear was still in excruciating pain. She ment what she said. She was taking him home to care for him. He definitely has spirit.

      "Callie a word; if you would please." Vanity called out.

      "Hey, Vanity I need to take this little one to the car. Then I'll be right back."

      "Just set him on the chair. He will be fine."

      This must be serious. Still holding Polar Bear in her arms; Callie sat in one of the chairs.

      "Okay, shoot. What is wrong?"

      "Wrong? Oh, nothing. I just need to make sure you are okay. With everything that happened here, and your home. I am not sure on how I would have reacted if I were in your place."

      "I am fine. I promise. I was only a little shaken. They didn't even have an eye on me when they went to crack the safe. George seemed to be a few crayons short of having a pack. I was able to save this poor fellow. He turns out to belong to Ayden. After I finished saving him I even had time to hide. I didn't suffer too much stress. I only had gun exposure for 10 minutes at most." Pasteing a smile on for her friend Callie rose.

      "I need to get going. I have a ton to do and not a lot of time. Before I go, i figure I owe you a warning. Officer Wannamaker said he may need to relocate me. I don't know where to, and I will not be able to contact anyone. bye now." Blowing her boss a friendly kiss, Callie raced out the door.