A Sad Murder

Just Breathe

It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, Drake had invited Anna to his family's house to meet his sisters and Mom. Anna had accepted the invitation and she just arrived at their doorstep.

As she stood in front of the door, she was feeling nervous. This was the first time she was doing something like this and she was anxious about what the outcome will be like. Minutes passed by before she pressed the doorbell. The door flew open within a minute and Drake appeared in front of her.

"Hey," she greeted shyly.

"Hey, you're right on time. Come on in" he said ushering her in. She nods and followed him inside. When she got inside, Drake's two sisters were standing halfway to the door smiling widely.

Drake's immediate younger sister Kylie who is fifteen years old walked up to Anna and stood in front of her.

"Hi, my name is Kylie, you are welcome" Kylie greeted and hugged her briefly while Anna slowly hugged her back.

"Thank you" she smiled and released her from the embrace.

"Hello Anna, my brother has told us so much about you. I'm Julia" Julia the youngest in the house introduced.

"Really?" Anna replied sounding surprised and she squint at Drake who shrugged in response.

"You are pretty," Julia said smiling shyly.

"Ha! Thank you" Anna chuckled nervously.

"Ann, meet my sisters, Kylie and Julia. I know they've introduced themselves but I just did again" Drake chuckles.

"I'm pleased to finally meet you girls. You girls are really beautiful" she replied smiling.

Kylie and Julia shared a glance. "Thank you" they both giggled.

"Julia and I prepared something special for you. Come to the dining to have a taste of what we've prepared for you" Kylie said and turnaround. She led them to the dining table just at the left-hand side of the parlor.

"Where is mom?" Drake asked walking Anna to the dining.

"She's in her room. She said you should let her know whenever Anna arrives" Julia answered.

"Ok, I'll do that right away. I'll be right back Ann" he told and left to go get his mom while Anna took a sit on one of the dining chairs.

"My brother likes you, he has never brought a girl home before. You are the first person he is bringing home," Julia said in almost a whisper.

"Really?!" Anna exclaims with wide eyes.

"Yes, this past few days all he talks about is the new girl he just met which is you. I'm sure he is shy to ask you to be his girlfriend" Julia continued.

"Julia!" Kylie exclaimed and shot her sister a warning glare while Julia pouted. "I'm sorry, Julia can be so nosy most of the time".

"Ha! I see, it's okay though. I like her, she's outspoken" Anna replied smiling nervously.

"We are back" Drake announced and Anna's nerves calm a little. She glanced back to see Drake holding his mom, he was standing right behind her.

She stood up and gave a slight bow. "Good day, ma. Drake told me about you, I'm sorry for all you must have been going through."

"Oh Drake, he doesn't know when to keep his big mouth shut" Drake's mom joked in a weak voice and laughs lightly.

Anna smiled and stole a glance at Drake who smiled back at her.

"Don't just stand there and stare at her, you both should have a sit" his mom chewed out and walked over to her favorite seat at the right-hand side of the dining table.