Chapter 16 – What Should I Say?

Ellie

My mom is just outside of my bedroom door and we’re just seating here, frozen.

“Mom.” I say in a panic tone, directing my attention to the one only Austin who sits frozen on the floor.

“Austin.” I called his attention again and before I could wait for him to respond, I immediately get back to my seat and open the textbook, completely ignoring Austin.

The door open within the instant and my mom greeted us with her welcoming tone, “Good evening you two, I brought take outs.” I turn to look at her and greeted her with a smile, “I thought you’ll be home later?”

“Yeah, but it ended quite early than we expected.” She handed the brown bag to Austin and the other bag to me. “Eat those up before both of you start with the project.” She smiles sweetly before closing the door of my room.