“Jessy, what’s going on with you?” I squatted before my sister but she turned her face to the side, avoiding my gaze. “You made Jake uncomfortable and you embarrassed mum and that’s unlike you. Are you having trouble with anything? Tell me, Jess. I promise not to tell anyone,” I held up my pinky but she would not budge.
“It’s nothing. Oliver and his brother are not bad people. I’m sorry if I made dinner awkward,” She apologized. I sat beside her on her small bed and pulled her hands into mine.
“Jessy, I’m not mad at you. You don’t have to apologize. I just want to make sure everything is okay with you. Maybe the new environment has changed things for you? “ I pressed, massaging her hands.
To my surprise, she burst into tears, flinging her hands around my neck and clutching me tigh
