THE DAY AFTER

The sun rises in the municipality of Minneapolis as the vendors start to open their stores and employees stand in line in coffee shops. The city begins to be lively as it is. The morning news starts to play with the orchestrated tune followed by an animated rising sun towards the metropolis. "Good morning Minneapolis, what a beautiful morning to you all as we give you the latest news," said the newscaster with a bright face.

" We are here live at CNR Morning News. The climate today will be perfectly sunny and for weeks to come as we all wanted because it's been a tough snowy last month here in Minnesota. So throw those winter clothes in the closet because you won't be needing them anytime soon," said the newscaster with a bright smile.

" Thank you, John, for that great news. Jessica Weatherman reporting on a recent discovery by our scientist hold on your stomach for this one. A new type of helminth or parasitic worm, has been discovered by our scientist here in North America," said Jessica Weatherman, she opens her palm equipped with surgical gloves, a black miniature worm wiggling.

Jessica Weatherman's eyes widen," Tell me about this fascinating creature Dr. Brown?"

Dr. Brown eyebrows rise," Well, the parasite can take a host on a deer which it can control its brain,"

Jessica Weatherman follows up with another question darting her eyes at Dr. Brown," If a parasite can control something that large would it be possible for a human being to get mind control by those beings,"

Dr. Brown's face looks surprised and quiets by the question," We haven't started to create deep research yet. So for now, it's impossible us humans to get taken over by a parasite worm." Dr. Brown glances at Jessica with a reluctant smile.

The room is dark and untidy, filthy clothes are on the floor with posters of video games characters on the walls, an alarm clock begins to go off, blinking with a six forty number on it. A man slammed his hand on the alarm clock letting it fall to the ground. The man stands up pulls the window blinds. The sun illuminates his darkroom, the man got bedazzled by the sunrise poking his eyelids as he widens his brown eyes.

He walks into his bathroom washes his face pressing his fingers in his upper eyelids, as his eyes widen in the mirror reflects his charmful face and bright smile illuminating his dark brown hair and sharp nose. Took a hot shower cleaning his average body.

Fresh as a blooming flower, he puts on his regular clothes jeans, and shirt as he walks down the stairs, he passes by the family portraits with their joyful places like a memory that can't be forgotten and a framed military awards the purple heart award and bronze star award, they glister in the frame like it was clean every day.

The living room is neat with a twenty-two-inch flat screen television, a relaxing sofa bed, and a warm and comfy carpet, the man goes to the Kitchen sitting on the dining table is his father Edward Gray reading newspaper while a coffee on the table his face is wrinkled and his dark hair has white highlights representing his mid-forty-age, his brown eyes are sharp, his lips are thin, and his nose is pointy," Good morning Nate," said Edward while he follows Nathan with his eyes," Morning pop," Nathan sits on the chair waiting to his breakfast.

Her mother, Helen Gray wears an apron under it is a police uniform, she has bow-shaped lips, and round shape pitch-black eyes that look compassionate, and her dark brown hair is bun at the back like a donut, she lay the plate in front of Nathan a pancake with sweet sauce and butter on top," Hey, did you check the mail yet," asks Helen Gray as she glances at Nathan," I'm just going to check it, you know Mom I hope this is it, this is my last chance of getting to law school UMN is the final chance Mom,"

Helen sighs and immediately brightens her face as she looks at Nathan," Don't worry, I have a feeling that this is it, you know Yale is too far away, and you can forget about apartments and dorm, you can still live here with us, and besides Sophia is applying on the same university so what's the big deal, cheer up champ,"

Edward wavers his hand as the newspaper straighten," You know it's not too late to pursue the military like me, one phone call to George and it's a done deal it will be much easier than pursuing Law School,"

Nathan smirks as he takes a bite on his pancake," Let him be Edward being a Lawyer can be a good profession too, this family has too many soldiers it is nice to have a new career in this family." said Helen as she takes off her apron and looks at her watch with a surprised face," Oh, I'm late,"

Helen grabs her police hat and kisses Nathan and Edward on their cheeks." Sweetie, call me what the university says, alright," Helen said as she left their home.

Nathan glances at his father with an amusing face, and Edward glances back at him as he sips on his coffee," Don't give me that look,"

Nathan smirks as he takes another bite of the pancake," What, it's summer," Edward chuckles," Yes, and that doesn't mean you could go to Sophia house every day, let him take a rest off will you,"

Nathan grabs a condom in his pocket and shows it to his father with a bright face," I got protection." Edward grins at Nathan and continues to read the newspaper." Douchebag." said Edward as he cleans his throat.

Nathan finishes eating and exited the house opening the mail, as expected the university mail has arrived, Nathan, barfs as he rips open the letter and reads, his face brightens as he reads the letter and runs towards the house he saw his father cleaning the dishes, he shouts," Dad,"

Edward reluctantly turns around," What is it?" he asks as he looks at Nathan points at the letter with a bright face. Edward's eyebrow rose as he noticed his son's university letter has been accepted, he runs towards his son and embraces him." Look at you." he said with a joyful face as he wraps his arms around Nathan with joy.

Edward removes his hand and grabs the home telephone, and puts the number of Helen Gray." Come on champ tell it on the lady herself," Edward put the phone on Nathan's ears.

Nathan grabs the phone, and his eyes look excited as he hears Helen's voice," Mom... I got in!"

Even on the phone, Helen's voice is was filled with joy and surprise," Yeah. I love you too," Nathan drops the home telephone on the kitchen counter," I'm going to tell her dad," he said as he pats his father on the shoulder and runs at the door. Nathan rides his bike, the neighborhood is peaceful and relaxing as the neighbors water their grass and trim them. Nathan waves his hand on the good folks while he pedals swiftly.

He stops at an elegant house with a beautiful garden filled with blooming flowers and a small swing at the side. Nathan runs towards the entrance and presses the doorbell.

After his first push, no one answered. He pushes again, and a soft voice calls at him at the back," Hey hotshot," Nathan turns around, and it's Sophia, she puts on her charming smile, her lips are reddish as a rose, her perfect teeth are white as a cloud, and her passionate eyes are green as a leaf, and her long beaten gold hair is radiant she looks gorgeous like a famous girl on high school. Sophia shows the university letter to Nathan with a single look on Sophia's face, he already knows," You got in?" he asks as he walks down the small staircase. Nathan's great joy is that his white perfect teeth and gums emerge.

Sophia smiles excitingly," Yes!" she said, as Nathan hugs her willingly and swirls around with joy.

" I can't believe it, we made it," said Nathan with an exciting face as he puts down Sophia and kisses her on the cheek." Slow down, hotshot,"

The door suddenly opens, and it's Sophia's Father, he looks calm and has reading glasses with thin lips and a broad shoulder, the most noticeable is his dad's body and his brown fanny pack. Nathan glances at him and waves," Hey, Mr. Henry, good morning,"

Mr. Henry Green nods at him and grins," Nathan," he said with a strong voice and immediately closed the door. " Come on," said Nathan as he raises his bike and rides it," Where are we going," asks Sophia with a joyful face.

Nathan smirks," Anywhere, you want," Sophia blushes then suddenly the door suddenly opens, and it's Sophia little sister Sara Green, like her sister she has golden hair but braided on pigtails, and adorable eleven-year-old she has freckles on her face, her round eyes are light green," Hey Sara, good morning," Nathan states while he darted his eyes at Sara as he goes downstairs.

Sara looks at Nathan with a snarky look," eighteen years living on earth, yet here you are, Nathan Gray instead of riding a car like any eighteen-year-old dude just to visit their girlfriend, instead you bring a bike, what a shame," she said as she crosses her arms.

Nathan smirks," Well, it's good that I'm different. I'm not a Netflix lover boy," he said with a wink. Sara smiles at her and chuckles," It's a shame,"

Sophia rolled her eyes at Sara," Thank you, dork, you can go inside and watch those Netflix shows,"

Sara grins at Sophia and leans on the pillar at the house," Meh, don't mind me I'm just here to see you two leave,"

Sophia sits on the back of the bicycle as Nathan starts to pedal and leaves the house. Nathan glances back at Sara and smiles at her, but Sara flips her finger at him and sticks her tongue out.

Nathan chuckles and looks back at the road," I adore your sister. I wished I had a sibling," he says as he glances at Sophia.

Sophia looks disdain," Trust me, it's best to be an only child having a sibling is just full of quarrel," she said as she lay her head at Nathan's back.

Nathan smiles at her as he pedals faster, the two of them ride the neighborhood feeling the summer breeze as Sophia closes her eyes and grasps tightly at Nathan's waist. The two of them enter a park, and Nathan leashes his bike on a post. Sophia took a stolen picture of Nathan as he stands up," Haha, very funny,"

Sophia chuckles," What I need a story on Instagram I got one hundred heart on my last story,"

Nathan walks towards Sophia with his eyebrow rose," Is that the time we went out,"

Sophia nods as she bits her lips," Uh-huh. I hope this one has more than a hundred," Sophia grabs Nathan by the shirt and poses with a bright smile, and Nathan looks unease as Sophia takes the photo.

Sophia looks at the photo and laughs," Another dumb photo, save!" she said as they walks down the park, the two of them resting on the grass. Sophia, still looking at her phone, and Nathan grabs it and put it down," Hey, come on," he said as he glances at Sophia.

Sophia reluctantly put it down," So, still stuck here in Minnesota, you on Law, and me in Med school, are you happy that you never leave this place?" asks Sophia with an unsure look as she stare at Nathan.

Nathan sighs," I don't know. I'm just happy that we are still together. You know Gerald and Jennifer broke up this summer, and they are childhood sweethearts, most of the people in our class who have a love life broke up because of college, and it's rare that the two of us are still standing. I guess that's the only thing that makes me go, you know, being here in Minnesota with you. It seems like a perfect world to me," he said as he smiled at Sophia.

Sophia blushes, and the two of them share a long deep kiss, then suddenly Nathan's phone rings, and their two lips separate as Nathan pulls up his phone," Hello," he said with an irritated face.

Nathan heard his father's voice, and quickly Nathan, cleared his voice," Hey pop, what's up?" he asked bluntly.

Nathan stands up." I'm with Sophia right now..." he glances at Sophia with an amusing look." I forgot about that. Yeah, yeah I'll be home in a minute." he said as he puts down his phone.

Sophia sits on the grass and looks at Nathan," What did your dad say?" she asks.

Nathan smirks," I forgot to clean my room, and I'm supposed to help him fix the car," he said as he scratches his hair.

Sophia chuckles and stands up," Come on. I have something to do as well. I said to Aunt Loraine that, I'll help her clean the house." Nathan and Sophia exited the park while riding a bicycle, while at the roadway, a car suddenly hit a light post.

Nathan stops the bicycle, and the two of them darted their eyes at the accident as the civilians start to approach and help the victim." Oh my god," Sophia said with a surprise on her face.

Nathan put on the pedal and started getting away as possible," Nate. I hope that guy is ok," Sophia said as she wraps her arms tightly at Nathan's waist.

As Nathan is going down the road towards their residency the citizens start running away with their faces looking dreaded and panicked." What's happening?" asks Sophia as her eyes widen.

Nathan's head starts to sweat as he pedals his bike swiftly," I don't know, but I need to get you home," while they are getting deeper into their residence they saw another car burning as it was crashing on a fire hydrant.

Nathan stops at Sophia's house, and Sophia quickly bangs the door with intense fear in her eyes, immediately the door opens, and it's her father, Mr. Henry, as any father would do in that condition, he quickly hugs Sophia and kisses her on the forehead.

Nathan looks exhausted as he wipes his sweat on the forehead and looks at Mr. Henry, anxious," What's happening, Sir?"

Mr. Henry clears his throat," Go home, son, and lock the doors," he said before Mr. Henry closed the door, Sophia glances at Nathan with a nervous look.

Nathan looks perplexed and looks at the surrounding. The people are running with fear on their faces, and in instant chaos, others are packing their things and driving their car away.

A man, running in his life, all of sudden a random guy lunge at him and starts to bite him," Help! Please help!" shouted the guy in fear as he tried to shield his arm while the random guy bites to it.

Nathan puts on the pedal and rides away as the man looks at him from a distance, crying as the random guy bites down deeper on his arms his face is covered in fear and blood as he begs for help.

Nathan drops his back at their lawn, and he immediately opens their door, he shouts with an anxious look," Dad!"

Nathan heard something drops in the kitchen, he shouted again," Dad!" he noticed that the door window is wide open, and suddenly his eyes froze, and his arms trembled. A man stands motionless, the white of his eyes is turning red, and he doesn't blink, just staring at the wall, and his head is tilted left. His clothes are dirty and tattered, the man's hands are covered in blood most noticeably, and his mouth is bubbling red.

Nathan clears his throat and looks nervous; his eyes are dread by fear. Nathan slowly steps back with caution as he steps his one foot around the man's sclera veins start to pop, the man heads slowly darted at Nathan with an unusual move as his eyes widen at him.