“Listen Jennifer, I don’t know how to say this.. but.. I think… I think I’m in love with you. I started falling for you the day I met you. Can you be my girlfriend?”
“Uhh… Uhm… I don’t know wh.. what to say uhm…”
“Just a simple yes?”
“Look Brian… I don’t know how to say this but…(sighs)“
“I know you feel the same way too. Just say it. Tell me how you feel!”
“Urh.. ok, yes! I’ll be your girlfriend!”
Suddenly, a great heavy storm came and boom! Floods everywhere, thunderstorms, heavy wind and heavy rain. I saw myself floating everywhere in the storm. Then I saw Amy calling out my name. Brian sliped and fell with his head in a big rock and died.
“Brian!!”
i shouted for help! But no one could hear me. Then I saw Brian’s father grabbing my hand and dragged me deep into the floods! Calling out for help was my last word and I also died!
“Honey, wake up!… Jenny! Wake up!”
“(Terrified) where are the floods?”
“Relax honey, it was just a nightmare! Here’s your breakfast; Happy birthday sweetie! [Kisses her forehead]”
“Thanks mom!”
“So do you have any plans for today because I want us to go and and celebrate your birthday on a family vacation!”
“Uhm.. I’m sorry mom, I’ve already made plans.”
“I’m afraid you’re gonna have to cancel them!”
“But mo-“
“No no no! I’m not taking no for an answer!”
“I’ve already told Brian! I can’t just cancel on last minutes!”
“I don’t care! And didn’t I tell you I don’t want you to be hanging around with Brian?”
“Mom!”
“No Jennifer! You don’t listen! I don’t want to see you walking with him! Ever!!”
“Why do you hate him so much? What has he done to you?”
“HE HAS DONE MANY THINGS! HE’S BAD FOR YOU! HE’S BAD FOR ME AND HE’S BAD FOR YOU! ALL HIS FAMILY IS BAD!”
” Mom, is there something you’re not telling me?”
“Nothing honey, it’s just that I want what’s best for you okay?”
“Yeah mom!”
Okay let me let you enjoy your breakfast then I’ll come and fetch the dishes.”
Tell us: Do you think it’s a good a idea to hide something from your daughter about her sibling? What would you do if you we’re in Ms Jones shoes?