TORY
I could feel the tension in the kitchen, and no words needed to be said. Chalmer was hesitant about my arrival, and who am I to blame him? I left, abandoning them when they needed me the most.
“I’m sorry for my brother. He’s a little…” Christal said as I raised my hand, giving her a reassuring smile.
“Don’t worry. If you could guide me to his room, I would love to talk to him,” I requested. Freddie squeezed my hand.
“Are you sure you want to talk to him?” He asked, his voice laced with concern.
“I am.”
They both stayed silent, when I felt Freddie’s hand tug me gently by the arm, helping me down from the stool I sat on and leading me towards Chalmer’s bedroom. I felt my heart flutter with anxiety, but most of all with joy as I once again was back to my family.
Or at least I
