Eleven

“WHAT?!” I’m screaming. My brain goes numb, I can believe what I’m hearing. His mouth is moving but I can’t seem to understand why he’s saying. “I’m staying here. Forever?”

He nods slowly to what I do the only think I’m capable at the moment, I throw my spoon at him landing square at this chest.

“Hey! He said you agreed and dad said it was fine by him and gave his blessing.” Of course he agrees, anything to have me miles and miles away from him.

“His blessing? I’m being traded for land?” I was raising my voice and there was no way I was stopping now. “Bring McKinnon here! I have a few words for him.” I’m starting to get up but as soon as my bad foot touches the floor pain shoots up my leg.

“I don’t think –“ I let out a scoff and rub my knee. “Rebecca.” He pleads, he actually sounds like someone who used to play chase with me when I was eight.

“Go look for him and don’t you dare put any of my stuff in this house.” He bites his lips and scrunches up his face. “You already have, hav