We have to go, Annie. Say good-bye to Maya.She doesn't need to-- I began.Yes, she does.He led Annie off before I could argue. I glowered at his retreating back. Was he embarrassed by Annie? All the hairstyling in the world wouldn't make him a decent brother if he forced her to stay locked in a cabin all day. Maybe that was how he'd been raised, but the next time he came sniffing around, we were definitely having a chat about this.As I stormed back toward the school, I heard running footsteps behind me.Maya! Rafe called. Hold up a sec.Seems we were having that chat sooner than I expected.
In this passage, the narrator expresses frustration as someone leads Annie away, insisting she must say goodbye to Maya. A sense of injustice arises as the narrator questions the decision and the motivations behind it, suggesting that the brother is not being a supportive sibling by isolating Annie. This internal conflict highlights the protagonist's perception of family dynamics and the impact of upbringing on relationships.
As the narrator fuming returns to...
