THE PLACE IS A MAZE

“Lila, sweetheart, wake up.”

My eyes shot open, and I stared blankly ahead at Brody’s chest; we must have fallen asleep. It took me a few seconds to register, it was my mum’s voice. I peered over my shoulder. My mum was standing beside my bed, awkwardly shuffling side to side on her feet.

I sat slowly to try and not wake Brody, and turned completely to Mum.

“Everything okay?” I asked.

“I’m sorry, Lo.” She sighed, “I didn’t want to enter your room without your permission, but it’s important, baby.”

“Sure. What’s wrong?” I asked.

She shook her head and took a deep breath....