I love (most) of Bel's family.

I'm not being sarcastic. No, really, I'm not. Honest.

I don't know if I'd told before, but one of Bel's baby cousins is living with us since September. As of early December, her twin sister moved in too. They have no other place to go to. They're agreeable enough girls; they never give me trouble, they help with what they can, and we've had fun.

In some ways, I've felt less lonely. In yet other ways, I never have alone time in the house anymore. And I sure wish that, should I be the one with no place to go to, someone would accept me too.

Now, the problem is, Bel's mom is also having problems with her significant other, and she's seriously planning to move back into the city..... and with us.

If these were happy times with Bel, I would have no problem. I'd be delighted to have her here. Being times as they are, I am scared.

I can't say no. She took me in and fed me when I needed it.

On the upside, she'll probably bring enough money to cover next year's rent. Ergo, I'll be able to save more money than I'd expected.

On the downside, though, she'll see. Even if Bel doesn't, she will.

What to do? How can I deceive her? I can't.

I'll try to make the best out of the situation, but I don't love it. I feel cornered here.