Chapter 22 - Zara's Story (part 2)

ZARA

Everyone walked into the big living room and sat down on couches and chairs. I sit on a big comfortable chair with Aiden sitting on the armrest.

Dad and mom are sitting on another chair my brothers are on the couch with grandpa and Rosa. Dad said Aiden’s mom and dad wanted to be here too, but dad had said no to that.

“First Zara I want you to know that no one here will judge you. We just want to know what you have been through so we better can help you and be there for you. We all love you and care about you.” I Nod my head and take a deep breath.

“The people I was with told me to call them Master and Mistress.”

I start, and slowly, I begin telling them about how I, as a child, was always kept in my room and ever only got out when the Witch was trying g to do something. I still don’t understand what it was.

I also tell them about when the Mistress wanted me to begin cleaning the house and begin to learn cooking. I