through the eyes of a child page 10

through the eyes of a child page 10 by ric gustafson


Kelly heard the steel cart approach and fear crept into her mind. ' God, please help me' she silently prayed as the masking tape over her mouth prevented her from talking out loud. The cart came up to the van.
" Somebody please help me" she said as the masking tape kept her silent and the ropes around her arms kept her immobile.
" Can you please put the groceries behind the front seat?" he asked as he was glad no sound was coming from the back of the van.
" Sure" replied the young sacker.
When he had finished with the sacks, he shook the young sacker's hand. " What's the quickest way to get to North Highway 4?".
" Roberts Ave goes into North Highway 4".
" Is there a gas station before the end of town?".
" Yes, Sammy's Express is right at the edge of town".
He got in and turned onto Roberts Ave. He pulled into one of the station's bays, got out and began to fill up the tank.
As he filled up the tank, Kelly smelled the gasoline and knew they were at a gas station. She then began to smell something she had not smelled in years. ' Funnel cakes' she thought as a smile crossed her taped lips. Every time her Daddy took her to the fair as a child, they always got a funnel cake. She wondered if there was a bakery next to this gas station. This happy memory kept her quiet as he got back into the van and turned right onto North Highway 4.




Everyone take care on this steamy warm night. Love Ric