Maira

There was a loud slam from behind the door. My mother's eyes went wide and scared.

"Go to your room, Maira," she whispered, shoving me towards out of the kitchen.

"But Mum--" I began.

"Go!"

The door burst open, just I snuck out of sight, back against the wall between the kitchen and my room. My ear was pressed against rough wood. I could feel the fear like liquid cold dancing up my arms and chest.