Chapter 5Drew
“So Mummy ran off to see the Lipizzaner stallions in Vienna?” Robin asked. As always, my younger brother was entranced by the thought of such an adventure.
“Precisely, my boy. That was where she met your father.”
“And they fell in love and got married, and then I came along!” I crowed. I loved hearing the story, and Papa would patiently tell it to me whenever I asked.
“That’s right, Andrew. And then came you.” He chuckled and patted my cheek.
“See?” I teased Robin. Years later I would come to understand the tale had been censored for young ears, but at the time, I accepted it wholly. “I came first. That’s why Mum and Dad love me best.”
Papa gave a snort of laughter. “Your parents love you both the same. Young scamp.” He ruffled my hair, and then leaned across to do the
