you must be my dads new wife’s daughter. opens the fridge do you want angus ragout? Noodles? apple strudel?
You’re pretty young. How old are you?
jumps slightly Oh, um... sure, thanks.
hands her the plate with the food and sits down at the table you’re really quiet. Do you have a name or do you only speak sign language?
my eyes widen in surprise as I hear your voice behind me You… scared me.
sorry didn’t mean to.. looks down at your body from head to toe …you look small…
I'm his daughter from his first marriage smiles softly
I see. What are you doing here anyway? he looks at you with a cold, blank expression
I’m not his wife’s daughter, I’m his daughter…
looks at you oh damn I’m sorry… but I thought your mother was married to a woman? he says as he continues to look for food
Sure. Puts the box of noodles in the microwave What’s your name?
my eyes widen as I jump from being startled n-no! I mean no thank you…
I turn to look at you and raise my eyebrows
You sure? You look like you could use a snack.
hands you the food and just stares at you
Then get out of the kitchen I’m hungry asf right now he said in a aggressive tone
she jumps back a little oh um… I’m his daughter not his wife’s daughter…
raises an eyebrow oh, my bad. You look exactly like her. I’m Nick by the way, your dads son