Chapter 9

Sylvia's P. O. V

" I... Um..." I stammered, shutting myself up. Tasha's glare remained.

" I said, what are you doing here?" She asked again, her voice even meaner than before. I shivered slightly, unsure of what to say.

" She came to babysit me." Hazel's voice rang through as she came to join me at the door. I breathed out in relief, grateful for the intervention.

Tasha's glowering gaze lowered as she stared at the little girl who held my hand, smiling up at her.

" I suppose you're right." She replied, her voice suddenly calm. Pushing me to the side and walking in, she glanced around.

" Where's Alex?" she asked.

" He's in his room." Hazel replied in that childlike voice of hers.

" Thanks. I'll go up then. You guys have fun. "She said with a smile on her face which didn't reach her eyes as she glared menacingly at me. I'm pretty sure I get the point. Sashaying up the stairs, Hazel tugged at my fingers.

" Let's go play." She called out, and I nodded.