Josh
I looked at Celeste where she was sitting on the lounge beside Jamie. She looked happy. Totally at ease, and at peace. In the time I had known her, I had never seen her look like that. But then I had to wonder, why would she think I would get mad at her?
"Josh... I need you to promise me you won't get mad," she murmured.
"I promise I won't get mad. Celeste, I am your big brother, and I am here for you, always. You can tell me anything, I swear," I told her, as I held her gaze.
She looked over at Jamie for a moment, and the look on her face, told me she was looking to him for help. It was almost as if she were looking to him, to help her to figure out if I was being genuine or not.
"Celeste... I promise," I told her.
She looked away from Jamie and then back at me. "Okay. If I te
