Chapter 12: BONDING

N itMATTEO’S POV

I finally arrived at my home and rushed inside screaming the names everyone and I searched for them equally. I heaved a sigh of relief the moment I saw mum walking down the stairs. I rushed to her and checked her for any injury but saw. I exhaled and hugged her. Claudia walked out of the kitchen with a glass of juice. I turned to her and called out her name. She was surprised to see me back. She dropped the juice and rushed over to me and gave me a tight hug.

“You are here. Thank goodness. Where were you brother? Did she keep you hostage? Claudia asked.

“Yes. I’m okay” I replied and my eyes searched for dad. “Tell me Claudia, where’s dad?

“Das is in his room. He’s getting some rest. Today was quite a day for us. We’ve never experienced such a thing. We almost consumed Poison. I was so scared. I thought we all are going to die”

“It’s okay. Nothing’s going to happen to you, I promise”

“Brother! Milo, my younger brother rushed to me and we hugged. “Bro, are you okay? Mil