The past few months were tranquil with the family just doing their businesses. After they turned down my proof and I had lied about dropping the subject, I didn't make my accusation obvious anymore. I never spoke of Freddy to any of the family members. Though I heard mum and dad speaking of some strange sound at night, I never spoke up even when I felt the intense urge to. Freddy was winning, and the acknowledgment left me with an ill feeling in the gut. It felt like a billion tonnes been shoved into my chest and I was stuck.
"How are you guys now?" Mum asked reluctantly while I helped her in preparing dinner three hours before.
"Um, guys?" I asked confused while doing the little number of dishes left.
"Freddy and you." She emphasized.
"Oh." I could feel the weight forcing in my ch
