The Roar Of The Engine Reverberated - 2452 Words

The roar of the engine reverberated through the house as Rebecca acknowledged the presence of her grandparents. Her melancholy grandparents strode through the rusty door of one of the most exhausted houses in the neighborhood. She couldn’t bear to look at her grandfather because he reminded her of her late father so much. The slow and steady steps of her grandparents were coming towards her. Rebecca meekly put a fraudulent smile on her face so that her grandparents wouldn’t know how much grief she was in. â€Å"Becky? How are you doing? We have missed you so much,† crooned her grandma, hugging her tightly, â€Å"and we appreciate how you’re holding up even after your father’s death.† â€Å"Nice to see you again Grandma and Grandpa. I’m doing alright. Mom’s in the kitchen. You can go visit her there while I am just going up to find a picture of Dad for the funeral,† Becky answered timidly, head hanging down weakly. Whenever she went up there, she felt more connected to her father. She looks at all his stuff and she feels as if he is there himself. â€Å"Ok honey, make sure to come back in time for some cookies,† responded her grandpa with a brisk hug. Becky left quickly without even stopping to look at her grandparents’ reactions to her very formal greeting. Becky pulled down the stairs to the grubby attic with all the strength she could muster after many days filled of misery and crying. She climbed up the worn out stairs. As she slowly entered the pitch-black attic, Becky struggled to getShow MoreRelatedBelonging Essay2272 Words   |  10 Pages   came   in   waves,   their   engines   shrieking   out   hatred   towards   the   people   down    below.   Distressing   screams   reflected   the   helpless   agony   as   we   anticipated   the   booming    concussions   that   would   shortly   follow.   A   blanket   of   dead   silence   emerged,   giving   us   a    minute   of   respite†¦   Within   seconds   came   the   roar   of   approaching   engines   and   echoes   of    airborne