Old New Friends

Andrew

“Hey bro,” I greeted and hugged Vincent. “Since the locks have been changed, I couldn’t get access to the house. That’s why you see me knocking like a stranger,” I said with a smile.

“I’ve got the spare upstairs. I’ll go get it for you,” he said and was about to walk off, but I stopped him.

“Where is mum?” I asked, taking a step into the house.

“She left right after you did yesterday,” he replied, and continued walking.

I’d come here yesterday after I called Anne and found Vincent, Arya, and my mum in the living room. I was scared mum must’ve rudely sent Anne away, that was why after I welcomed my brother and talked with him for a while, I left and called Anne.

I had thought she’d met my mum, but after our discussion yesterday, I found out she only met Arya when she arrived.

“Uh…Before you go get the keys, I’d like you to meet someone,” I said, making him stop again. He turned and looked straight at the door.

I closely watched his every expression and demeanor. This woul