Innocent

Chapter 1

A year after my Uncle died in that horrible accident, my Mum decided she couldn't cope any more. At that time I was only 9 years old, so I got really worried of what would happen to me. I thought she might leave me outside, or put me in a Care Home. I knew exactly what they are like 'coz one of my friends was in one before she got adopted by this cute little couple. She told me that all of the bullies are at least 12 and they would always pick on the younger children. Also, she mentioned that the food was horrible and if you were bad you would be given this disgusting sloppy porridge! But, now I'm older, I have realised she was over - reacting and not all Care Homes would be even the slightest bit mean it nasty. I soon came to my senses and knew my Mum would never do that to me. Instead, she said that I have to go and live with my Dad in Ireland, I know you think that's nothing, but let's rewind a little. At the beginning I told you how he disappeared without reason - well, a real one. And then I mentioned how he never visited. He didn't even call, let alone come back! So I was really annoyed with him, in fact, I guess you could say I hated him. Anyway, back to my Mum. I didn't realise she knew where my Dad lived, so I asked her how she knew, and guess what? She admitted she knew everything from the start. When I say she knew everything, I mean that she knew about something that came as a bit of a shock to me, meaning: I felt like my whole life was over! This shocking news was the fact that my Dad was with another woman and I have a step - sister. So, I got really angry and... I stormed out of the house. Well, what did you think I was gonna do, sit there and smile? Remember, I was only 9 years, so I'd obviously get angry. You can't exactly blame me for that when I've just been through the biggest betrayal of my life!