Bonnie Dane.
FIVE YEARS AGO.
"What happened lily? Why is Nico with you? He's supposed to be in school." I ask lily, my coworker.
"I'm not sure. I met him outside here when I went to the next store. I recalled I saw him once, knowing he's your brother. Though I tried asking him but he didn't say anything," lily tells me as I sigh.
"Thank you Lily." I say to her, as she gives me a warm smile.
"Don't worry I'll take over. Talk with him," she says, while handing him over to me.
"Thank you again, I really appreciate it," I smile genuinely at her, while she nods before leaving. I grab Nico by the hand, pulling him away from the front of the coffee shop, where I work.
"Hey, what happened in school?" I ask Nico, after sitting him down.
Nico stares at me wryly, as my hands caress hi
