Our Selection

Chapter 1

I slam the door and kick my boots off as I walk in "Dad, I'm home" I shout and I hear Alex come down the stairs "Do you have to be so bloody loud?" He mutters jokingly and slides an arm around my shoulders "I take it they didn't catch you today?" He smirks and I elbow him in the ribs before tossing him an apple
"Happy?" I laugh and walk into the kitchen where Dad is cooking
"Could you pass me the salt" He says distractedly as he stares intently at the soup
"You do realise that staring will not make it taste better" I laugh and kiss him on the cheek
"I got you some bread today" I say quietly and place the stale loaf on the work surface. He flashes me a disappointed look and I pretend not to notice and walk out to Alex and sit down beside him on the worn out sofa
"A letter came for you today" He says with his mouth full and I roll my eyes as he hands me a creased envelope. I rip it open eager to find out what's inside and I read the letter through twice just to make sure that it is correct and I frown
"What is it about?" He says concerned when he sees the look on my face. I look up at him
"The Selection"