Blood Ties and Broken Vows by Bridgie Isaac

Brielle

"NO Brielle,this can't be real. You're a cheat!!"

This is the sixth time I won against Suzanne after going another round.

"Admit it Suz, you're terrible at chess. It's time you accept I'm better"

I purred, deliberately annoying her further.

"Let's go one mor..."

A loud shriek from my phone interrupted her and I glanced at my screen to see my mom's name flashing on the display.

It was my mom calling

"Hello mom"

I greeted as I picked the call

"Hey Brielle, how're you doing"

Her voice came through the line.

"I'm okay mom.."

I replied emphasizing on the mom.

We talked earlier today and I made her realize I'd be spending the night at Susan's. Her calling me around this time must be because of something important.

"Uhm.. Brielle,can you come home now?"

She cooed

I could feel the sense of urgency and something almost equal to fear in a voice but she was brisk to cover it up.

"What's wrong mom??"

I asked,my curiosity piqued.

"It's past 9'

I said, glancing at the clock resting well on the wall.

"It's nothing baby,your dad and I have something important to discuss with you".

"Okay then, I'll be home soon"

I said as I ended the call.

Something seems off,I could feel it. My mom randomly calling me past 9pm saying there's something important just doesn't add up.

"Is everything okay?"

Suzanne asked.

"Of course, everything is"

But the confused scowl on my face made my statement unbelievable as she furrowed her brow seeking for a further explanation

"Mom called,she asked me to come home."

"Home?? Didn't you tell her you'd be spending the night here?"

She asked puzzled

"There's something important they need to discuss with me which obviously can't wait till tomorrow. So I need to go now"

I said, grabbing my purse as I stood up from her bed.

"Should I come with? It's late already?"

"No, I'll be fine. Don't worry, I'll be here tomorrow and maybe then, you'll admit I'm better than you at chess"

I taunted, flashing six fingers in her face. A reminder of my six victories over her

Her growl accompanied me as I walk out of the room