Bug by Ellie R. Hunter

Author:Ellie R. Hunter [Hunter, Ellie R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-08T16:00:00+00:00

Tobias is in his bathroom, and Trenton is glued to his iPad, as usual. Lately, they’ve have been sharing a room. Sitting on the edge of the dresser, I cross my arms over my chest and clear my throat.

“Trenton, has your dad told you your mom used to be my best friend when we were at school?”

His little head, with his mop of dark hair, shoots up, and I quickly learn mentioning his mom is how to get him to interact.

“No. He said you’re here to look after me like you do Tobes.”

This boy has Kayleigh’s bright green eyes and his father’s black hair. The two together is disturbing.

“How much do you remember about your mom?” I ask him.

Sadness washes over him as he lowers his eyes. Is he ashamed of something? “She only smiled when she was with me. My dad made her sad. I don’t know why, but he did.”

I get that, but I keep it to myself.

“I remember her laugh. She used to laugh every day at school. Sometimes she laughed so loud, the teachers would get onto her about it.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really.” I smile, remembering funnier times. I move across the room and sit on the edge of his bed, careful to keep some distance.

“Whenever I was feeling sad, she never failed to cheer me up, and that’s what I’m going to do for you. When you’re feeling sad, I’m going to cheer you up.”

His eyes twinkle and his smile is pure. I almost wonder how it’s possible to be so innocent in this house. His smile remains, and he looks over at the bathroom door.

“I’m not sad anymore. I have my brother now.”

He goes back to playing on his iPad, and my lips won’t move to speak. His and Tobias’s bond is already tight. If I could get away with Tobias, what would become of Trenton? His mother is gone, and Tobias would be as well. He’d be left alone with a monster for a dad.

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