1.2 Daisy Chain

Chapter 1 - Part 2

I got in and the first thing I heard was a smashing plate. The sound was deafening as if the whole world knew something wasn't right and were waiting for the outcome.

Then I heard my mum. "What are you waiting for? Get out! Go!".

I could hear a muffled murmur but it was too quiet and gentle to make out the words. "Get off me! Don't touch me. You make me sick!"

Then my mum flew out the kitchen and into the hallway. She looked horrified to see me there, to know I'd witness whatever was unravelling behind the kitchen door. Her face flushed red and she raced past me up the stairs. Her bedroom door slammed shut and then the house filled with the sad howling of her tears.

My dad then entered the hall. He saw my pale face and dumb struck look. He came over and hugged me. As he hugged, he kissed the crown of my head. "Don't worry sweet pea. Mummy and daddy just had a fight. Daddy still loves mummy. That's what matters. We'll work this out."

"What happened?" I asked.

"Mummy is upset with daddy, so you are going to help me cook her favourite meal to cheer her up." dad gave me a squeeze. "do you want to cheer her up?"

I nodded. Then dad and I headed into the kitchen to make spaghetti bolognese together.