The Re-tell of a Horror Story [3]

Damien had rehearsed more than once how he would tell his siblings of a past that he never wished to talk about. he had a plan that he was sure would work, but right at this moment, surrounded by all his siblings, he did not know what to do. he was not sure he needed to stay any longer for this.

he was not sure he wanted to be here for all this, but he needed to know what had happened. even though he had rehearsed this day more times than possibly countable, he was still scared that Carlos would feel betrayed. that was his worst fear at the moment. but he had to do it, besides, what would be so hard about opening up to his siblings? right?

"I had been careful I swear. After joining the military, I swore never to put my family in harm's way, that's why I built the secret room that could only be open by mom and dad from their bedroom and also from the lock in the memory drawer.