Explaining To Mom

POV: Victoria

“What is it with you and these boys, why won’t you stop hanging out with these boys that are taking you away from your family?

First, it was Raphael Hawkins, he’s the reason why we are hiding out in the middle of nowhere, he brought us here and now your father thinks that we are cowards!” She let out furiously.

“How about you be grateful for once Mom!

He saved you and Claire from Dad, he is the reason why Dad didn’t hurt us at the hospital and even when we got back home. He is the reason why we are alive mom, he saved us!” I shot back angrily, glaring daggers at her. She was taken aback by my outburst, I guess she is used to me being the calm one among her kids.

I never get this upset, I try not to. But this time, I couldn’t hold it in any longer and her er expression softened slightly, but the tension remained.

“You need to focus on Claire. She’s the one who’s suffering, not you. You should be doing everything you can to bring her home. She is your only sister and s