-Bella-
The next day, I sat in my room, staring out the window as rain washed away the last remnants of snow. Spring was on its way, promising warmer weather. While I had a fondness for winter, I also looked forward to summer.
“Bella?” My mom’s voice called softly from the other side of the door, followed by a gentle knock.
“Come inside,” I replied.
The door opened, and my mom entered, accompanied by my dad, brother, and Cara. They all looked at me, unsure of what to say. My mother pulled a chair in front of me and sat down, while my father stood beside her, and my brother and Cara moved closer.
“Why didn’t you tell us?” my mother asked.
I sighed. I had anticipated this question. After the party, the truth had come out, and everyone now knew the secret I had tried to keep hidden. Rum
