Chapter 21

Matthew nodded with a smile on his face. "He is nice. I like him," he said happily. "Do Mommy and Daddy know that he is staying here?" My heart dropped at the mention of my parents. I wonder what they told him. "I don't know. I've been asleep remember?" I said. "Did Auntie Jordyn tell you what happened?" Matthew asked. I shook my head. "Mommy and Daddy went on a vacation. I've been staying with Auntie Jordyn and Uncle Ryan. But she cries a lot. Uncle Ryan said its because she has a baby girl in her tummy," Matthew rambled. He started telling me about what he did while I was 'sick'. Apparently, he and my mate are best friends. The thought pains me. The last of my immediate family is best friends with Ass-er. But I'm thankful that he kept Matthew company. He was probably lonely while I was out. "What's all this?" Matthew asked, tugging on the wires. I actually don't know. I shrugged and started to pull them off. The machines started bee