Chapter 18
Nick's POV
"Nicholas Mellark, please come down to the office." Mrs. Lighthill says over the intercom.
I look at my teacher and she nods, signaling for me to leave.
I grab my books and run down to office, fear clenching my heart all the way.
When I get in there, I stop in my tracks.
Mom and Dad are sitting there; Mom's eyes are bloodshot.
Annie and Finn are there too, standing in shock.
"What's wrong?" I whisper.
Dad comes up to me, and kneels to my level.
"Nick, Lottie's in the hospital." Dad whispers.
"Oh my God." I whisper, sinking down in a chair.
"And she's having a premature baby." Mom says, looking at me, tears spilling over her eyelashes.
No.
"Nick, what happened?" Dad says, sitting next to me.
I look at Finn in desperation and he subtlety nods his head.
"Lottie was raped by some man." I whisper, making my head fall down
Dad grabs my chin gently and makes me look at him.
"Who knows?" he whispers.
"Me, and Finn." I say.
Dad lifts me up, "Let's go see your sister."
Mom smiles sadly and walks out, following Dad.
Annie walks out, and Finn grabs my shoulder, "Good job Nick."
I nod sadly and Finn and I walk out.
