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Chapter 28: He Came Home

"Mom said you weren't expected." I said low almost in a whisper.

"I made time." His tone was still harsh.

"Issac, this is my friend Ben. Ben this is my stepbrother, Issac." Ben held his hand out as he had done with my parents but all Issac did was look at me. Ben dropped his hands next to him, watching Issac's expressions. "Well, I am glad you were able to make some time out of your busy schedule. We were just looking at mom's choice in decoration." After the shock had seeped through, I had hardened my expression as all he did was look at me. "Alright then!" I exclaimed, gripping Ben's wrist hard. "Let's go see the different colored wrapping paper and guess the gift."