Continued Version of Raymond’s Run by: Anali Guzman
The Sun’s rays were beginning to fight its way through the curtains as Raymond wakes up to the faint melody of birds chirping, and the sound of squeaky’s voice calling out to him. “Time to wake up for your daily training, now this time we will run a mile today. No whining this time, I have no time for your nonsense,” yells Squeaky while entering Raymond’s bedroom.
“Fine, but promise me that we will go get some refreshments afterwards,” replies Raymond.
“If you insist,” answers Squeaky with a big sigh.
Raymond then rapidly gets dressed to experience the big day ahead of him. They go to the kitchen and eat an appetizing meal to get them …show more content…
Today is the race that they have all been waiting for. Squeaky is prepared to overtake the race. Trees dance in excitement as she walks towards the starting line. The sun’s rays shine onto her brown eyes. Everyone waits for the whistle to emit a clear, high pitched sound as a sign for the race to begin. And then the whistle is blown. Squeaky pushes off the grass. She remembers the excitement and freedom she felt when she runs. The wind blows across her face giving chills down her spine. The thought of Raymond comes to her head making her legs work harder. She would win this race for …show more content…
His heart rate was decreasing dramatically losing his battle to the severe asthma attack. But in his mind was not only the thought of living, but of his sister, Squeaky, who was running for him. Squeaky just needed one last step to finish. She emitted the last strand of strength in her, and crossed the white and black line collapsing on the earth, enveloping it in a hug. In her head was the smile and happiness of Raymond when she would go to the hospital and tell him about her latest triumph. But what she didn’t know was that Raymond also used his last strand of strength. He used it and failed against his battle of Asthma. The high pitched noise of his dead heart rang through the room until one of the nurses turned off the machine. They wondered how they would explain this to Squeaky. Squeaky had won the race. Gretchen and her were currently hugging. The man who had blown the whistle came to her and gave her her medal. “C’mon! Let’s go tell Raymond!” exclaims Gretchen. “Let’s go!” cries Squeaky with excitement. They both run off to the hospital. Once they reach the hospital they are both out of breath. When Squeaky enters the hospital she knows something’s wrong. It feels empty, vacant although there are people in the building. “I’m here to see Raymond.” She tells the lady behind the front