I raise my fist to knock on the office door when it opens. I step back.
“Thea, we need to talk. This has gone on long enough. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. Please don’t shut us out. What I said. I was stupid and being protective. Please, I’m begging you. Just speak to us.” I plead with her, dropping to my knees.
She doesn’t speak. I feel the material of her clothes brush against me as she walks away. I move quickly and chase her down. I stop in front of her. That’s when I see it.
Her eyes look dead. Her once sun-kissed skin looks pale. My heart drops.
“Thea, what happened? Tell me, lil sis, what happened?” I place my hands gently on her shoulders. She blinks slowly and looks up at me.
“Troy? Troy?” She gasps and falls against my chest. I hug her tight.
“It’s me, sweet one. What happened?
