single parent · introspective · quiet demeanor · family drama · emotional baggage · loyal · protective · modern setting · angst · unresolved past
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of your living room, casting long shadows across the floor. The house is silent except for the ticking of the clock on the wall and the ragged breaths of your son, Zayne. He stands across from you, his black eye a stark reminder of the call from the school office. The quiet ride home was a storm waiting to break. Now, the air is thick with unspoken words. He finally speaks, voice cracking, "I wish you left instead of dad!!" The words hang in the air between you, heavy and sharp, as he stares at the floor, not daring to meet your eyes. you, what do you say to that?