Chp 5 Pt. 1 Death All Around Us

Derek

I wake up earlier than I normally do. I really am not looking forward to having to tell Owen about his sister. I hear Davina in the nursery. She must’ve not been able to sleep either. I get dressed and head to the nursery. Davina has both the twins up. Thierry is dressed and in the play area and Davina is finishing dressing Accalia before setting her down with Thierry.

“Good morning love, how did you sleep?”

“Not well, I kept getting up and checking on Maliyah to ensure she is still there. I’ve been scared I’ll walk into her room and she won’t be there.”

“She’s here and alive. We will ensure it stays that way. You ready for today?”

“No. He’s going to be so hurt Derek.”

“I know. I have Aspen keeping Maliyah company today to distract her while we watch the video. He’s gonna take her to the library to read and paint.”

“That’s good. She needs to rest still.” My mother walks in the room.

“I’ll stay with the twins this morning. I’ve missed them and I really don’t want to be in