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Monica was following her daughter Erica that day when she saw Erica throw a garbage bag out the car window while driving on the outskirts of town. Somewhere no one could see her. Monica was aware that her daughter had been acting abnormally for some time, and she hoped that what was inside this garbage bag might help her find answers. But as Monica went closer, she spotted the trash bag moving…
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Something Was Inside
When Monica noticed the movement, she leaped back. She wasn’t even sure if this was something she had imagined for a split second. But when it happened again and again, she had no doubts. There was something inside…
Something Was Inside
Opening The Bag
Her hands shook as she drew closer and attempted to delicately open the bag. Everything in her screamed for her to go as far away from this sack as possible, but her curiosity was greater. She needed to know what her daughter was up to…
Opening The Bag
She Could Only Scream
Monica could only scream for help when she finally opened the bag and looked inside. She couldn’t believe what she had just discovered her daughter doing… What was inside the garbage bag, though? Why had Monica’s daughter tossed it out of her car, and why was Monica even bothering to follow her?
She Could Only Scream
Her Daughter Was Keeping Secrets From Her
Monica became increasingly concerned. For one thing, Monica couldn’t shake the notion that her daughter was holding secrets from her, secrets that she suspected would land her in big trouble. However, things had not always been this way. Monica and her daughter had been quite close in the past, but she could sense her daughter drifting away recently.
Her Daughter Was Keeping Secrets From Her
The Troubling Moment
Worse, Monica could pinpoint the precise moment in time when their relationship had gone horribly wrong. Despite this, Monica felt she could only do so much to help. Her options were limited in this case. And it was because of what had precipitated the schism: her divorce from her now-ex-husband.
The Troubling Moment
It Simply Did Not Work Any Longer
Although Monica struggled to explain it to her daughter, their marriage had been on the rocks for years. Monica and her ex-husband had both fallen out of love and were hardly getting along. They have decided to stay together solely for the sake of their baby daughter. Even with their consent, things got far too difficult to maintain the act.
It Simply Did Not Work Any Longer
Erica Was More Withdrawn
Monica and her ex-husband have maintained equal joint custody of their children since their divorce. Erica would spend every other weekend with her father as a result. However, Monica saw that whenever her daughter returned from one of those weekends, she grew quieter and more reclusive. Instead, she prefers to keep to herself.
Erica Was More Withdrawn
Not Getting Into Any Trouble
This put Monica in an awkward position because, while Erica was more introverted, this was not atypical behavior for a 17-year-old. Furthermore, her daughter’s grades had not dropped, and there had been no complaints from school of Erica getting into any form of problems. That left Monica with no room to express her concerns. So, is she exaggerating?
Not Getting Into Any Trouble
But There Was One Instance
Monica had began to relax and give her daughter the space she required. She’d heard that confronting a delicate adolescent may permanently harm their connection, which no mother wanted to do. But, just as Monica was about to unwind and give her kid some room, something strange happened.
But There Was One Instance
Making Their Way Through The House,
On a frigid night, Monica was downstairs. She had worked long hours for three days and was far too fatigued to allow her body to rest. She chose to drink hot cocoa and read a book till she fell asleep. That’s when she heard something unusual!
Making Their Way Through The House,
She Could Not Check Her Daughter’s Room
Monica could only think of one thing at first: ghost! But then she shook her head, remembering Erica was coming home that weekend. She followed the home in search of someone, but there was no one to be found. Monica was worried since she couldn’t check Erica’s room because her daughter had locked the door. And if she barges in and finds Erica, she will just aggravate their relationship…
She Could Not Check Her Daughter’s Room
She Had Gotten Lucky Last Night
Monica decided to put her suspicions to the test before making any final decisions. Unfortunately, the same thing happened night after night. There would be footsteps following the home, and then everything would go silent. Monica now had proof that something was going on, but she couldn’t confront Erica without concrete evidence. Monica decided to perform some more detective work, and she was pleasantly surprised last night!
She Had Gotten Lucky Last Night
She Heard Erica At 2am
Monica knew Erica would be up at 2 a.m. after studying her activities at night for a few evenings. She listened attentively as Erica opened her room door and crept back through the house. Erica had taken the front entrance this time because Monica had elected to remain in her room. Monica considered confronting her daughter at the time, but instead found herself taking in the spectacle.
She Heard Erica At 2am
She Drove Off Slowly
Monica stared through her window, which was above the parking places, setting her light to dim so she wouldn’t wake Erica. She observed her daughter as she went slowly to the car, evidently taking care not to set off the street sensor lights. She finally got in and drove away slowly. Erica wasn’t coming back for another two hours!
She Drove Off Slowly
Mix Emotion
Monica was in a panic! There was no longer any doubt about what she had been hearing every night. Erica has started slipping away at strange hours! Worry, rage, and perplexity was among the feelings that flooded her body. What had her daughter been up to when she left the house at such a late hour? After hours of staring out her window, she noticed Erica drive back in…
Mix Emotion
It Had Been 2,5 Hours
Monica was taken aback and beside herself. Her daughter had snuck out for more than two hours. The joy she felt when she saw Erica come up to the driveway unharmed was quickly overshadowed by her mounting rage. But Monica didn’t have time to cope with it because Erica had returned with something in her hands this time!
It Had Been 2,5 Hours
What Was It?
Monica had turned off the lamp light by this point since she didn’t want Erica to see that she understood what she was doing. However, this made it difficult to tell what her daughter was holding. But, if she had to guess, she thought it was a trash bag? Monica was left with even more unanswered questions.
What Was It?
It Would Break Their Relationship
Monica was afraid; all she wanted to do was march over to Erica’s room and inform her that she had been spying on her and demand that she tell her what was really going on. Even as the reassuring scenario played in her head, she knew it was out of the question. Her daughter would be gone forever if she did that.
It Would Break Their Relationship
For Now, Monica Made A Decision
Monica inhaled deeply. She’d have to devise a more precise strategy that wouldn’t lead to more estrangement from her daughter. For the time being, she would have to keep her discoveries to herself. But that didn’t mean she was abandoning up; on the contrary, she was more determined than ever to discover out what was going on under her roof.
For Now, Monica Made A Decision
Monica Called Her Ex-Husband
The next night was really distressing. Monica couldn’t sleep because her mind was racing with ideas of what might be in the strange trash bag. Monica had been conflicted and determined to uncover the mystery for months when she did something she hadn’t done in months. She dialed her ex-number. husband’s
Monica Called Her Ex-Husband
The Situation Was Totally Typical
When Monica went to see him, she asked him whether he had observed anything unusual about their daughter in the last six months. But, as with most of their conversations in recent years, it devolved into an argument. Her ex-husband was frustrated and agitated, accusing Monica of attempting to reduce his already limited visiting hours and insisting that Erica was perfectly OK!
The Situation Was Totally Typical
She Was Running Out Of Options
Monica found herself debating with her ex, as they both debated what was genuinely best for Erica. Monica shook her head ten minutes into the fight, admitting that naming her ex-husband a mistake. She couldn’t tell him what she’d seen without him using it against her in the custody battle. Monica hung up the phone, realizing she was out of alternatives. Until…
She Was Running Out Of Options
Carrying A Trash Bag!
Monica’s fortunes would change two days later. She was seated in the living room this time when she heard Erica yell from the other side of their house that she was going. Monica peered through the glass and was surprised to see Erica holding the garbage bag!
Carrying A Trash Bag!
This Was The Opportunity
Monica couldn’t stop herself; her body seemed to move on its own. This was her one chance to find out what was really going on with her daughter. Monica turned on her daughters’ location using the find your phone tool and waited a few minutes before following her. But what she would discover was something even she had not anticipated.
This Was The Opportunity
Find My IPhone
Monica thought turning on the find my iPhone feature on her daughter’s phone was the proper move. This way, she can find her when she needs it. She didn’t want to look at it previously since she thought it was a violation of her privacy, but she didn’t have a choice now.
Find My IPhone
Where Are You Going?
Monica started her car and plugged her phone into the GPS system. But when she saw where her kid was, she was taken aback. She drove very fast and very far. She was clearly in a rush, but why?
Where Are You Going?
Time To Race
Monica chased after her kid and eventually caught up to her. Her heart was beating as she was only three cars behind her daughter. But then something strange happened.
Time To Race
Closing Up
Monica began to slow down as she approached Erica. Erica flung something out her window just as she was about to stand still. It landed in the emergency lane just before a turn, and Monica was able to come to a complete stop in front of it.
Closing Up
Stepping Out
Erica was long gone when Monica pulled up to the side of the road. She got out of her car and walked carefully approaching the thing. She came to an abrupt halt when she observed anything.
Stepping Out
The Trash Bag!
Monica recognized the object for what it was: a trash bag. Why would her daughter have dumped this bag in the middle of nowhere? The trashbag when her inquiry suddenly answered itself while she was wondering about what it could be.
The Trash Bag!
It Moves!
Monica noticed the trashbag move out of nowhere. She yelled in shock, unable to believe what had just occurred. She stopped and stared at the bag, expecting it to do it again, and it did. What was going on…
It Moves!
Holding The Trash Bag
What could possible be contained within that bag?! Monica was afraid to look inside, so she carefully picked up the bag and placed it in her trunk. She sighed as she climbed back into her car. What could she possibly do now?
Holding The Trash Bag
Driving Home
She drove home with the bag rustling in the backseat. It gave her goosebumps to think there was anything alive in there. She tried to think of a way to tell her daughter what she had discovered without worrying her, but it was all too ludicrous.
Driving Home
Is She Back Already?
Monica got home to see her daughter’s car already parked in the driveway. She was upset and frustrated that her daughter would sneak around behind her back, and she was bitter because she had become entangled in the drama.
Is She Back Already?
Processing
Monica sat in silence until she was mentally prepared to exit her car and confront her daughter. She put the garbage bag in her trunk and stepped through the door as gently as she could, but she snapped at what her daughter said next.
Processing
You Say What?
Erica questioned her mother arrogantly, where she had been all this time. She was hungry and wondered when they were going to eat. Monica was frozen for a split second. Monica’s last straw was this arrogant question.
You Say What?
Don’t Mislead Me
Monica confronted her daughter about sneaking out of the house late at night. Of course, Erica was taken aback and denied everything. But she had no idea what was in her mother’s trunk…
Don’t Mislead Me
Opening The Trunk
When Monica told her daughter to follow her outdoors, they got into a furious dispute and both began cursing at each other. Monica entered her car and opened the trunk. Erica’s face flushed at the sight of the bag.
Opening The Trunk
It Is Moving
Monica sought an explanation from her daughter when the bag moved within her trunk. But all Erica could do was stare at the bag in silence. Why was she so terrified? What was she concealing from her mother?
It Is Moving
Bringing It Inside
Monica then took the bag and carried it inside. She threw it on the floor, but it produced an unusual sound. She was certain she’d heard this before. It was almost as though there was a stiff material inside.
Bringing It Inside
No Intention
She looked at her daughter, puzzled, but realized she had no plans to open the bag anytime soon. Monica took matters into her own hands and grabbed for the bag when her daughter abruptly yelled at her to halt.
No Intention
Stop!
“STOP!” Monica gazed at her daughter, stunned. “What’s the matter, Erica?” After that, Erica kicked the bag to the side, but something rolled out of it. When Monica realized what it was, she shouted. How could she have done this?
Stop!
Is That A Child?
“Erica! You couldn’t! A BABY?!” When she understood what was going on, she dashed to the kitchen to get a towel and delicately picked up the little infant.
Is That A Child?
Wait For A Second
Monica examined the “baby” in her palms. It appeared to be a baby, but it felt like something else. She then turned to gaze at her daughter and noticed sh
Wait For A Second
Speak Up
“You’re going to tell me everything right now!” Monica insisted on seeing her daughter. Erica eventually slumped down on the couch, looking defeated. Monica sat next to her daughter and placed the “baby” on the table.
Speak Up
What Did I Do Wrong
“That’s not a baby, mom,” she said. “And you’re right,” she went on, “I’ve been sneaking in and out of the house, but for a good reason!” Monica gazed at her daughter but didn’t say anything. She was eager to hear the entire story.
What Did I Do Wrong
What Is Happening
“This is all for my biology class. We had to care for a baby in order to pass a test, but things got a little out of hand…” Erica looked at her mother, expecting an explanation, but Monica was taken aback.
What Is Happening
Not Just With Anyone
“This doesn’t account for sneaking out of the house,” Monica responded. Erica took a look at the ground. “Well,” she explained, “the boy I was assigned to care for the baby is actually my boyfriend.”
Not Just With Anyone
Why Keep It Hidden?
Monica gazed at her daughter, stunned. Boyfriend?! How could she have been unaware of this? Her daughter had gone out of her way to meet with her boyfriend. What she was hearing was unbelievable to her.
Why Keep It Hidden?
Time To Meet
Monica punished her daughter for a week before inviting Erica’s boyfriend to dinner. He turned out to be a nice kid, and Monica was happy with their relationship.
Time To Meet