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to stay with us, there will be rules to follow, like there would be in any family situation. So, what do you think?”
    I couldn’t help feel suspicious. My head was swimming with all sorts of unpleasantries. Not about them; they had been nothing but kind to me. I just never experienced kindness such as that and it made me extremely suspicious and confused.
    “I’m not sure,” I answered him.
    I noticed his expression fall as his eyes drooped a bit.
    “Look, I know you’re probably overwhelmed with everything that’s happened, but you’ll be safe with us and you’ll have a roof over your head. We really don’t want you out and about on your own. It’s simply not safe January.”
    I nodded. He did have a point. I was honestly scared out of my wits. The idea of being thrown into the world unexpectedly was still a shock to me. And it did feel wonderful to sleep in a soft comfy bed and eat that tasty breakfast. I was definitely warming to the idea.
    I looked at Seth and nodded. “Okay, but only if you let me help with the cooking and chores and allow me to pay room and board,” I added with a smile.

 

Chapter 3
    It was decided that I would stay with the Campbell’s for the summer before I headed to college. Initially, the whole prospect of moving in with them was a bit daunting. I wasn’t sure if it would work out. My timid personality had me constantly damp with sweat. I worried about saying or doing the wrong thing and I felt so out of place…like that proverbial third wheel.
    The Campbell’s didn’t have children and their house was large enough for three, but somehow I felt like a spoon in the fork drawer. Out of place and awkward, the summer couldn’t pass by quickly enough for me.
    Several times over the next weeks, I drove by my old house hoping to catch a glimpse of Tommy and Sarah. I was finally rewarded for my efforts one day and I swung in the driveway as I saw them playing in the front yard. As soon as they saw me, they barreled through the grass and reached my car by the time I could pull it to a stop and throw it in park. I jumped out and—oh my gosh—it was so great to see them. I pulled them both into my arms and nearly squeezed them to death. I didn’t want them to see my tears but I didn’t have a choice as they squirmed out of my arms.
    Tommy was pogo sticking up and down in excitement and Sarah was grabbing my hand and swinging my arm back and forth.
    “January, Mommy said you moved to college,” Tommy accused.
    “Not quite sport. I’ll be going in August.” How interesting that they lied to the little ones about me.
    Tommy asked me in his own sweet way, “But where’re you staying?”
    “Well, honey, I moved a few blocks away from here. So what have you and my favorite little squirt been up to?” I asked as I grabbed little Sarah, picked her up and swung her in the air. She giggled and Tommy launched into a play-by-play description of what they had been doing all summer. I was thankful I was able to change the subject and get their attention off of me.
    When he finally finished his chronicles of their days spent at the neighborhood pool, I gathered them both in my arms.
    “Listen you two, you know how much I love you, right?” When they nodded, I continued, “I’m going to be moving to North Carolina soon but I wanted you to know that I think about you every single day. I’m going to miss you so much I can hardly stand it. Now Tommy, you’re the big guy here and while I’m away, I want you to take care and watch out for Sarah, okay?”
    He looked at me with his big brown eyes and dirt-smeared cheek and nodded his head vigorously up and down.
    “It’s a very important job to look out for your little sister.”
    “I’m not widdle! I’m a big gewrl!” Sarah insisted.
    “Right you are Miss and you have an important job too! You need to look out for your big brother!” She nodded her head but Tommy interrupted.
    “I’m all grown up and I don’t need her to look