The Accidental Life of Jessie Jefferson
“For the first time in a very long time, my tears are not for my mum. There’s a strange relief in that, even though the pain is still acute.I lie there for a while and stare up at the ceiling. It’s early, but I won’t be able to fall asleep again. I don’t want to go home. It’s too soon. I’ve only just met my new family. I have a dad! And I have half-brothers who I barely know. I don’t want to play a minor part in their lives. I want them to know me. I want them to know I’m their big sister. I fee...l a fondness when I think of them, a fondness which I’m certain will develop into proper blood-is-thicker-than-water-style love. I want to watch them grow and not feel like a stranger every time I come to visit.And then there’s Jack . . . I’ve only just met him, but he’s got right under my skin and I hate that we’re over when we’ve barely even started.I’m still close to tears when I venture downstairs for my final breakfast. My flight is at two o’clock. I can’t bear to pack my bags yet.MoreLess
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