Home feels safe, but threats still linger.SophiaThe familiar creaking of the door pulls me out of my thoughts as I push it open. I abandon my heels in the foyer, hang my purse on the hook, and rest my back against the door.What a day.The tantalizing scent of sauce wafts through the air, mixing with the clashing of cutlery and utensils.Home.Forcing my aching body to move, I walk toward the kitchen, passing our tiny vintage living room.“I’m ho—”I don’t get to finish.“Surprise!!!”My mum and younger brother stand there with wide smiles and even wider arms. A simple banner hangs behind them, slightly crooked, with Congratulations written in bold marker.“You guys…” I breathe, warmth spreading through my chest.“We got your text,” Mum says, as if that explains everything. “Come here, my child.”I don’t hesitate. I fall into her arms, into the familiar softness that always makes everything feel manageable.“Congratulations on getting the job, Sophie.”That’s when it truly sinks in.
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