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24. Ditched
"Sam! Sammy! Samuel! Get back here you little..."
I stand in the front doorway for a second, surprised as to why Nicki's loud voice is booming throughout my house, and what exactly is going on between her and my brother. I knew she was going to show up with Simon, but I didn't think they were going to show up this early.
I take off my shoes and walk into the living room.
Nicki and Sam are going circles around one of the couches, with Nicki trying to get hold of him. Paces away another little boy is sitting, quiet but with a grin on his face as he watches the two.
"Hi, Liam," I call out, waving and smiling at him.
He waves back, a shy smile on his face. He is usually quiet when in people's company, but you wouldn't recognise him when he is with Sam. He might be sitting there right now all innocent and silent, but wait until Sam gets tired of bothering Nicki and they get together.
I probably shouldn't refer to them as a duo from hell sin
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