Chapter 2: Family
I walked up the long gravel driveway soaked to my core in rain and mud. I was so ready for a nice hot bath.
When I finally reached the front door I knocked so loudly I could've woken our whole neighbourhood. If we had one.
I hear a faint click and then the handle turns. I quickly wonder if Dad will be standing there or if it will be my younger brother, Connor.
"Riley?" His soft voice called out to me.
"Connor. Finally! Get out of the way and let me in" I yell while pushing past him.
"Ahhh..." I sigh. Finally some warmth. The fire place is lit up and beaming with heat. I rush over to it and warm my frozen hands.
Connor closes the door behind me which stops the cold wind from blowing inside the cottage. I turn to find him standing beside me. I look up into his dark brown eyes. Although he's two years younger than I am he has always been the tallest. His thick brown eyebrows are pulled together and his lips tight.
I stare at him for a second and then ask him whats happened.
"Look Riley... Its Mum."
