The Gift I Engraved With ...
Chapter 4
He said, attempting to sound apologetic, but I didn’t buy a word.
I had told him my parents‘ bus left at two, hoping he would come to see them off. He claimed he was busy, but his gaming account had been online since noon. He had left me hanging for weeks, only showing up after my parents were gone.
When I didn’t respond, his frustration mounted.
Derick (Ex-ML)
Penny, I've been busy ( Yelled )
Derick (Ex-ML)
I have piles of work waiting for me every day. I play games to unwind! Can’t I do that?
Derick (Ex-ML)
Besides, it’s just seeing your parents off. It’s not like your life depends on it. Stop making such a big deal out of everything!
His words cut deep, sharp and unyielding, piercing through the heart of my resolve. I had meant to tell him about my father’s illness, but now the thought seemed too heavy to lift.
I turned my head slightly, feigning ignorance.
Penny (FL)
Huh? What was that? I can’t hear you with all that noise.
Derick’s frustration faded into a palpable sense of defeat, as if he was the one who had been hit.
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