Mummy had stepped out. Only dad and I were alone at home…step daddy of course. I was sure he was in his room working as usual.

The house was pin drop silent. I had no one to talk to. I'd already scrolled through the entire social media that day. No friends. Nobody. Nothing to do.

I heaved a sigh. Then I turned off the television. The drama on the screen had become annoyingly boring.

I threw the cushion to the side, picked up the book I had just finished reading and walked lazily to my room, eyes groggy.

I opened the door and walked a few steps before I jumped...