Theo
“What did he want?” I asked, not hiding the urgency and annoyance in my voice the second Mum closed the front door and began walking back into the house.
“Just to ask for my help with something…” Mum shrugged and began carrying the dirty plates into the kitchen.
“With what?” I pushed. I could tell she was getting annoyed at me but I didn’t care. I needed to know what a shady guy like that is doing with my mother.
“There is someone he wants to meet so he asked if I could help.” Mum sighed, dipping her hands into the soapy water in the sink.
“Who?” I asked, a little too snappy. Mum glared at me.
“It is really none of your business, Theo. It has nothing to do with you.” Mum groaned harshly. I took an involuntary step backwards.
“OK.” I whispered and began walking out of the
