I finished unpacking the last of the boxes, and sit down on the couch, exhausted. My two girls then promptly decide to play with me. I laugh and play with them for a bit, until they freeze.
"What's wrong?" I asked nervously.
"ICE CREAM!!!" They screamed. I rolled my eyes and looked out the window. Sure enough, an ice cream truck was slowly pulling up. I grabbed my wallet and with the girls in tow, walk outside. I turn my head to the neighbors house, as a sign of greeting, but instead I see a woman closes her blinds hurriedly. I look around some more, and see people running inside, and I hear the loud clicks of locks. I brush it off, and keep walking. The truck had stopped in front of us now, and I give a smile. The window slowly rolls down, and I see a guy dressed as a clown. I shuddered. I hated clowns. I stopped in front of it.
"Hello!" I greeted. No response.
"We'd like-"
"Sorry we're out." The man replied. His voice was deep and threatening. I held up my hands.
"I'm-"
"GET AWAY!" He roared. He started to climb out, anger in his eyes. I quickly grabbed everyone and ran back into the house. I rushed the girls to my closet, and hid them there. I was able to squeeze through. I covered everyone's eyes, and sent a quick prayer. I looked underneath the crack in the door. Bright red shoes stepped in front.
"I'm sorry for losing my temper, can I try again?" He asked, his voice a pitch higher. I hear a few footsteps, and the red shoes disappears. I hold up one finger, and as quietly as I could possibly manage, open the closet door. I close it behind me, and start to creep to my nightstand, where my phone is. The clown jumps from under the bed. I scream, louder then I ever have, and he just stands in front of me.
"Well, guess my shifts over. See you tomorrow!" He greets cheerfully. I stare in shock as he walks back to his truck brought my window, and when he finally escapes, I rush over to the neighbors house.
"What just happened?!!?" I screamed.
The neighbor stared at me calmly.
"You must lock everything. He comes every Friday at 3." She says.