That One Night (An Animal Jam Short Story)

( This takes place a month before the main events of 'The Huntleys.' It introduces Evelyn's backstory and her other REAL siblings. )

Chapter One - Somewhere in the Middle
I was getting a snack in the kitchen. Then, I heard my family in the living room. I peaked into that room after getting my snack. They were talking about a kind of party. "We are invited to the Jamaa's Best Party!" said Lara. "And, we are all invited!" Dan added. I was surprised of that. Suddenly, I jumped out my hiding spot and came into room.

"So there's a party?" I asked. "Who will be hosting it, and what time will it begin?"

"Well..." Lara replied, then stopped for a minute. The room became silent. Nobody knew what to say, but I'm concerned. "They don't say,' Lara continued. "But the party starts at 4:50 P.M. We got time for that. After all, church starts at 2:00 and it only lasts an hour."

"Well, you should all get ready," Mom said. "And behave, especially at the party. We don't want to get kicked out, do we?" Everyone yelled, "NO!" especially for Ruby. She is the Life of the Party. I headed into my room, locked the door, and opened my closet. I putted on my summer dress, dainty scarf, flower clip, and woven shoes. Now I'm ready. I headed downstairs, and went in the car, in the garage.

Some were even in the car. I then saw that Ava was drawing someone. I can't tell who she's drawing, so I asked her. "Hey Ava," I started. "What are you drawing?"

"Amelia," she answered. "Someone told me she was real and showed a picture of her... in the shower." She started to giggle. "So, I'm drawing a picture of her to say 'thanks for telling me!'" Weird. Who is Amelia, and why is she drawing her? "You know that you shouldn't talk to strangers, you'd know?" I told her.

But she replied, "He told me that he was one of my cousins!" I was confused. How can he be one of our cousins. Then, Mom came in the car. "Are we all ready?" she asked. "Yeah," we replied.

"Great!" She insists, as she started up the car and drove. "Oh boy, I wonder what this party's got in store for us," I thought. I'm still suspicious. Guess it's for to go and see.