"Okay, dad. But please is it possible for us to leave this weekend? Like after tomorrow?"

"Sunday?"

"Yes."

"Okay. I think it's a good idea."

***

The next day soon reached. We all had breakfast. I was silent and avoided aunt Christina. Meanwhile, dad acted like everything was normal. He would laugh along with aunt Christina and uncle ken like nothing was wrong.

As we ate and the adults chatted, I noticed Heather was looking at me. I looked at her ...