Chapter 30: Hello, Brother

Sarah

My brother? I almost run into a street light as I take a sharp turn. Betty made it clear that I had no relations even if she didn’t tell me how that came to be.

“We’ve searched everywhere for you, Maria,” the voice continues, oblivious to the horror I feel, as my heartbeat begins a loud drumroll. The shook I feel wouldn’t let me attempt a word as I drive along, trying my best to steady the wobbly vehicle.

How can that be? I drive along, searching for the nearest exit out of town like Betty advised.

“I heard of your illness, Maria. I would have come earlier for you if I heard early enough,” the voice continues

I remain silent, listening to the voice as my face grow pale at every chime of the car radio.

“Mother has been dying to see you. I see you don’t want anything to do with us. I’ll relay that to mother. She can finally find closure on her sick bed—”

“Wait” I cut in, bringing the vehicle to a halt. I’ve a mother too? Did betty lie to me?

“I…I want to meet my family,” I repl