Bitter Reunion

I have not taken many steps when he rushes to me; he stands before me, stopping me.

I sidestep him and try to continue my journey but stop when I feel Nelle draw back.

I turn and look at her, and I see the reluctant look in her eyes. Why doesn’t she want to come with me? What did he do to her? What did he say to her? I can’t trust him. I haven’t been in contact with him for years. He might be hard