ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX

I understand where my mother is coming from, l just wish that sometimes she cares enough about our relationship to intervene if the situation calls for it. Although not taking a side was beneficial for our growth as individuals and made us realise that our mother didn't see us any differently, to her we were always her little rascals

"Dad, do you know how stressed l was" Darke shouts from the living room while Darce laughs, judging by their body language l can tell that all is well between them. That was faster than l had anticipated, l was sure that he would have to grovel before getting through to my brother

I don't know if l can call him that anymore, not with the way he carried himself lately, they say that you see a persons true character when they are angry or hurt, well you just see a different side to them than you are used to for the mere fact that they are not as happy as they usually are