Chapter Six ~ A promise of destruction

Emily

I’m still in shock and I don’t know what he's up to but I have a feeling it’s nothing good. I turn to Nina apologetically but she gives me a blank face. I would have been glad if she was mad like my aunty but her silence bothers me.

Hurt is evident in her eyes. But the worst part is, I still can’t tell her the truth.

Before I can apologize to her, Aunty Melan claps her hands together getting everyone’s attention, ‘’Dinner is set and ready. Lewis! Help your dad to the table.’’

Now I have to find a way to deliver the news prematurely to dad.

“Is it true? Did you get engaged sweet pee?’’ Dad asks with his brow raised like he didn’t just hear the whole conversation.

“Liam Lockhart.’’ He says stretching out his hand which my dad takes and I almost pass out because my dad definitely watches the news and his articles are not the best kind.

They’re definitely not about him donating gifts or playing with children.

“Aren't you the guy who is always on the news for being in trouble