Maansi T.

Lost

Chapter 1

“Mackenzie if you want to come with me and Peyton you need to get your shoes on,” called 13-year-old Mackenzie Nelson’s mom.

“Okay, okay! I’m coming. I’ll be out in 5 minutes,” shouted Kenzie.

 “We’ll be in the car,” called Christina Nelson.  Christina and 11-year-old Peyton Nelson climbed into their gray BMW.

“Mom why can’t I sit up front?” whined Peyton.

“Peyton we’ve had this talk 1,000 times. The age is 13. You are 11. Two  more years and you can sit in the front,” calmed her mother. This wasn’t an unusual talk. Every time Peyton got in the car she asked the same question.

Mackenzie popped open the door. “I’m here,” she said with a big breath. “Peyton it’s my turn with the whiteboard,” she reminded. Mackenzie and Peyton had a small whiteboard and chalkboard in their mother’s and father’s car that they took turns with. Even though Target was only 20 minutes away, to both girls it felt like an hour. So one got the whiteboard and one got the chalkboard. But both girls preferred the whiteboard.

“Buckle up you two,” mom called in a soft voice. She turned on the radio and started to back up. “Kenzie check to make sure I don’t bump into any cars.” mom commanded.

“Sure. you’re good mom,” Kenzie reassured. They were off. Mackenzie started to draw a flower but it got smudged when Christina stopped. “Mom!” Mackenzie snapped.

“Sorry,” replied mom.

Chapter 2

“Mom are we there yet?” asked Peyton.

“Five minutes honey,” mom called. Five minutes later they arrived at Target. Peyton and Kenzie unbuckled their seatbelts and opened their doors. “Let’s get a cart girls,” mom said cheerfully. Kenzie went and got a cart and met mom and Peyton inside. “Okay let's do the clothes first, then the Christmas decorations, and then we’ll have lunch,” ordered mom. She loved to be organized.

“Can we have Chinese food?” begged Mackenzie.

“Only if Peyton wants it too,” calmed mom.

“Sure,” chimed Peyton. Both girls followed their mom.

“Okay. Peyton and I will be over by the shirts. Kenzie you check out the winter dresses and outfits,” commanded Christina. Peyton really needed some new winter shirts.The ones she had at home were either too small or they were ripped. Mackenzie  on the other hand had lots of shirts from last year’s Thanksgiving party at Nana and Papa's house. But she did need new full sleeve dresses. Mackenzie found some cute dresses but she got bored and went off to the shoes.

“Mackenzie it’s time to go,” called mom. She got no reply. “ Kenzie let's go!” she called again. Oh where could she be. Christina thought nervously.

Meanwhile, Mackenzie thought she should go back to the clothes, but she couldn’t remember where to go. She was lost. Don’t cry Kenzie,don’t cry, she told herself. But she couldn’t hold it in and she cried.

Five minutes later she dried her face and went to go look for help. She came upon a nice lady with two kids. Her parents told her if she was lost only go to people with kids. She asked the lady politely if she could help her. Within two minutes she was in her mom's arms.

“Oh Kenzie! I was worried sick!” Christina cried. They both thanked the nice lady.

“Oh you're very welcome. She’s quite brave,” the nice lady said happily. After that all three girls finished their trip and went in the car. Mackenzie and Christina breathed a sigh of relief.

Chapter 3

Christina, Peyton, and Kenzie finished their trip and got in their car. “Mom I’m so scared! What if I get lost again?” trembled Kenzie.

“You won’t, but if you ever do just do what you did in Target,” calmed mom. She started up the engine and began to drive. “You two buckled up?” asked mom. Both girls said yes.. By the time they got home it was 6:00 P.M.                

“Welcome home girls! How was it?” asked dad in a cheery voice.

”Not super good,” moaned Kenzie.

“What happened?” he asked nervously. Kenzie didn’t want to explain so her mom did. Dad just stood there nodding his head with a sad face. When mom was done explaining dad asked, “Kenzie, did all that really happen?” 

“Yes,”  Kenzie replied.

“Well cheer up! We’re having chicken, veggies, and mashed potatoes with gravy for dinner!” dad announced excitedly.  Within 20 minutes all the kids were seated around the dinner table. There were big bowls filled with a mix of green beans, carrots, and corn, mashed potatoes and a medium sized bowl full of gravy. There was also a big tray of chicken. Within an hour all the Nelson’s were full.

“It’s time for dessert! Who wants ice cream?” Christina chimed.

“I want Oreo flavor!” begged 7 year old Jackson.

“Okay,” calmed Mom. All the kids took their desserts and started eating. Once everyone was finished Christina started getting the kids to bed. “Jackson, Ryder, Max and James go to bed. NOW!” commanded Christina angrily. Within 2 hours all 8 of the Nelson kids were asleep in their beds, all except for Mackenzie. She was secretly listening to her parents conversation.

“Do you think we should tell the kids that we’re moving?” asked Brian nervously.

“I’m not so sure,” replied Christina. Moving! Mackenzie thought to herself. “ Do you think they’ll like that we’re moving to a mansion?” wondered Brian.

To a mansion! What if I get lost, worried Mackenzie in her head.

Chapter 4

It was 7:00 A.M. “Good morning, Kenzie!” cheered mom.

“Morning mom,” replied Kenzie in a sleepy voice.

“Here’s your cereal,” added mom. Mackenzie sat down at the table. Christina gave her cereal and orange juice.

“Hey mom?” Mackenzie asked nervously. “ Are we moving to a mansion?” wondered Kenzie nervously.

“Did you overhear me and dad last night?” mumbled mom with a guilty look on her face.

“Yeah,” replied Kenzie.  So Christina explained everything. Kenzie was getting more shocked by the minute. “Wait, we’re moving on Thursday!” yelled Kenzie.

“Yup” replied mom.

At 9:00, 17 year old Olivia (Liv) dropped Mackenzie off at school. “Bye Kenzie, have a good day,” cheered Liv.

“Bye Liv,” Kenzie mumbled. Liv drove off. Kenzie met up with Maya and Cory.

“Hey Kenzie” cheered Maya.

“Are you okay?” asked Cory.

“I have something to tell you guys. My family and I are moving!” cried Mackenzie sadly.

“What!” Maya and Cory shouted. They were in shock. “Where are you moving too?” asked Maya.

“Only to Brooklyn, New York. So I can still go to this school.” she calmed. Cory and Maya were relieved.

Chapter 5

Kenzie stomped into the living room at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday dreading the fact that it was moving day. “Morning Kenzie,” Liv cheered.

 “Hi,” Kenzie replied sleepily, but angrily. “I don’t want to move,” she cried in her sister's arms.

“I know Kenzie but it’s good for our family. I’ll tell you a little secret. I don’t want to move either,” Liv said trying to cheer up Mackenzie. But it didn’t work. Mackenzie went to go get ready. She walked away slowly with her head hanging low.

After 2 hours everyone was in a car. Kenzie, Mom, Liv, Peyton and 9-year-old Phoebe in their gray BMW. Dad, Jackson, Ryder, Maxwell and James were in their big blue Honda. They all buckled up and drove off. Within one hour they reached their new home.

“It’s huge!” Kenzie belted.

“Yup,” replied mom with a grin.

“Go have a look inside kids!” dad exclaimed. All 8 kids rushed inside. Kenzie held onto Liv.

“Kenzie don’t be scared. It's not that big,” calmed Liv.

“No it’s huge. I’m sticking to you like gum on your sneaker,” snapped Kenzie. And that's exactly what Kenzie did.

Chapter 6

The day flew by and it was already 6:00 P.M. “Kenzie please get off me now!” commanded Liv.

“No way,” answered Kenzie.

“Mackenzie Ava Nelson get off your sister and find your way to your room,” ordered Christina so angrily you could see the vein popping out of her forehead. Kenzie stepped away from Liv and went to find her room. To her surprise it only took 2 minutes. She came back to her huge kitchen.

“I did it’,’ Kenzie exclaimed happily.

“Great job Kenzie,” mom cheered.

At 8:00 P.M. Kenzie sat on her bed in her new room. This was the first time Kenzie had her own room. She had her own bathroom, TV, vanity, all her toys, a really cool bed, and a secret passageway to Liv’s room!

Then she suddenly realized next Friday she would turn 13. She layed down on her bed and fell asleep dreaming of her birthday. A week passed at their new house.

The next morning Kenzie woke up. “It’s my BIRTHDAY!” she screeched. She hopped out of bed and slid into the elevator and pressed the down button. She stepped into the kitchen and……..

 “SURPRISE! Happy birthday Kenzie!” everyone yelled. She had waffles for breakfast, Subway for lunch, and an epic birthday party at Rock ‘n’ Jump. At the party she had pizza, ice cream cake and chicken nuggets. But the best part was at the end of the day.

“One more surprise Kenzie,” her mom said suspiciously. Everyone gathered around her bed. Cristina handed her a small box. Mackenzie opened it and…

”A PHONE!” she screeched! “Thank you guys so much!” she squealed. Mackenzie hopped out of bed and gave everyone a huge hug and kiss.

“Glad you had a good birthday!” cheered dad.

“Go get some sleep kiddo. We’re going to the aquarium tomorrow,” mom said happily. So Mackenzie climbed into bed and pulled up the covers.

“Good night birthday girl,” dad said as he gave her a kiss on the forehead.

“Sweet dreams my little teenager,” said mom sin a sleepy voice as she kissed her on the cheek. They turned off the lights and closed her door. Mackenzie, then fell fast asleep knowing she had nothing to worry about.