Chapter 75

More guests start coming in. I get up and begin greeting them. The hostess I had booked for the night is also showing guests around. I see a fiery redhead girl walking in. She is young-looking and very similar to me, just taller. My sister. That is my sister.

Marcus and Jackson look in her direction. Marcus’ mouth falls open, his eyes wide. Not a chance he is going near her. I laugh to myself, walking over to her. I am smiling, happy she came. As I reach her though, Sarah walks through the door. She wasn’t meant to bring her. I can’t complain. I can’t do much. It will spoil the night.

“Hi Freya, it is lovely to meet you.” I hug her. I can’t stop myself. Something makes me.

“Hi Alena, I have known about you forever, so this is probably more of a shock for you than me.”

“It is. Hi Sarah.” I can’t find it in me to call her Mum yet.

“Don’t worry, I am here to apologise. I am sorry for everything I said about Jackson, for letting my own opinions cloud