Chapter 70 – The Trap

I looked at the wall clock. It said 9:05 p.m., but my eyes were drooping. I had never felt so sleepy like this before. Maybe those sleepless nights were finally telling my body to rest. We watched Interview with the Vampire on TV, but I could not understand their words.

Mom’s eyes were still wide awake, concentrating on the movie while she tapped my brother’s arm lightly as he tried to sleep. Sienna was sitting crossed-legged on the floor while enjoying the popcorn that I refused a while ago because of its funny smell. Dad went back to the living room with two cans of beer in his hand. He handed the other one to Albert.

“Dad, he’ll be driving,” I said, trying to keep my eyes open.

“I’ll sleep here then,” he whispered, leaning my head to his shoulder.

“Where will you sleep?” I asked, my eyelids now closed.

I heard him mumble something, then I heard Sienna answer, but I did not understand a