The Matthews’ heads separated as soon as my bare foot sounded on the floor. The sound echoed throughout the room and sounded as an alarm. Two sets of eyes were on me as I slowly walked toward a chair and sat down. I could feel my anxiety spike as silence stretched between us.
It’s not as if we had never sat in silence before, but it was always comfortable. As if I was just basking in their presence alone. This time it was about a conversation that I knew needed to happen but did not know how to begin. I opened my mouth slightly to breathe in, but no sound would come out.
“I am sure you have many questions for us, Kimmie,” Ella spoke softly as she took the initiative. I was beyond grateful that she took the lead. She licked her bottom lip before continuing, “As we agreed to last night,
