On Thin Ice

06.

Autumn Kingsley

This has got to be some fucking joke.

"Autumn, these are the Millers," my dad informs me; I turn to face the woman who was standing in front of me, I smile at her.

She returns the gesture, "I'm Lynn, this is my husband Daniel and his sister Kimberly."

She then brings her hand to grab a small, juvenile girl from the tall ass brunette, "this is my nephew Kaden and me and Daniel's children, Evelyn and Atlas," she motions her hand towards the three who were stood behind the rest of their family.

I look over to the small, dirty blonde next to Mrs Miller and give her a small smile.

She gives me a quick, timid smile before sauntering back to her brother, who was still giving me an obnoxiously, hateful glare.

I quickly avert my gaze to the other brunette who stood next to him; his hair was a slightly lighter brown, his eyes were hypnotic swirls of golden brown and green and he was a few inches shorter than the giant ass monster who was stood next to him.

He meets my gaze and gives me a swift and unnoticed wink, I furrow my eyebrows at him.

"Evelyn, Kaden, Atlas; these are the Kingsleys." Mrs Miller introduces us.

Natalie and Nova Kingsley.

I'm going to be sick; I feel ill.

"Excuse me, I'll be right back," I pass Nova over to Natalie who was stood next to my dad and rush up the stairs.

I enter the bathroom and lock the door.

Keep it together Autumn, keep it together.

I sigh heavily letting my head drop, I could feel my throat closing up as tears well up in my eyes.

I blink harshly, trying to prevent them from falling and having a mental breakdown when I'm supposed to be babysitting.

I need you mom.

I need you.

- - -

As I make my way down the stairs, I lay my eyes on Aurora who was sat peacefully at the bottom of the stairs, waiting for me to give her some attention.

I giggle, rolling my eyes slightly and bending down to sweep her up; meows as she rests her head on my arm.

I walk into the living room, Aurora still calmly snuggled up in my arms. As I enter the living room, I catch sight of the three Millers sat on the black, leather couches.

The small, dirty blonde turns her head around sensing my presence.

"Atlas l-l-look it's a k-k-kitty!" She squeals, getting up eagerly and rushing over to me and Aurora.

I bend down slightly to meet her height and bring Aurora closer to her, giving her a friendly smile.

She strokes the top of Aurora's head, "w-w-what's her n-n-n-name?"

"Aurora. Her name's Aurora." I reply, putting Aurora down on the soft, grey rug.

She gives me a triumphant, bright smile and continues to play with the four-legged creature, "my n-n-name's Evelyn M-m-miller," she says timidly sticking her hand out for me to shake it.

I take her hand, shaking it. "Nice to meet you, Evelyn, I'm Autumn Kingsley."

She giggles, pulling her hand away from mine and picks up Aurora gently, walking back over to where her brother sat.