Looking up at Walker, I didn’t know how to respond. My hair was a mess and my hands were trembling. I was calm and collective one minute, then a complete and utter mess the next. What was this man doing to me? The sinister feeling that emanated from him did not faze me at more »
‘Daniel?’ Mum breathed out. ‘Mum, no!’ I pulled her roughly into my chest. ‘No, mum, don’t look at it,’ narrowing my eyes at Walker, I snapped. ‘Dad? Is that…’ Now it was Jamie’s turn. I couldn’t decide who to drop or who to hold. ‘You don’t seem surprised,’ I suddenly turned towards Walker’s deep voice. more »
‘Yes, yes I do know her,’ I could see her hands shaking. ‘No,’ I let out a deep breath. ‘No? Kelly, what is going on?’ I slapped Jamie’s hand off my dress. ‘Just watch silently.’ I didn’t know why I was frustrated. I should be on the floor crying. Yet here I stood, wanting to more »
‘I’ll get it,’ I rushed to the door before anyone else could stand up. Taking a deep breath for no reason at all, I opened the door. ‘Is it raining outside?’ I looked at the tall dark figure that stood in front of me. ‘Is your mother home?’ His deep voice prickled my skin. Arrogance more »
‘How much longer will you take, Jamie?’ I said aloud. I looked back down at my watch. He was only 20 minutes late, but I had no patience. I also could not stand the sound of school children. ‘Who are you waiting for, dear?’ I let out a deep sigh. Do I be polite and more »