Silence From Family
Despite the growing pile of messages from my parents, I chose silence. “Are you gonna call them?” Jason asked gently, catching me glancing at my phone. “Not yet,” I replied, determined to hold on to the positivity surrounding me. Choosing to focus on the warmth of our friends kept my spirits high. I knew I’d have to face my family eventually, but for now, I wanted to protect and cherish the peace we had created.
Silence From Family
Unexpected Visitor
One quiet afternoon, a knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. When I opened it, my dad, Robert, stood there looking jittery and hesitant. “Dad?” I stammered, stunned by his unexpected appearance. “Can we talk?” he asked, avoiding my eyes. Uncertainty hung heavy in the air as I stepped aside to let him in, his nervous energy hinting at a conversation that might unravel far more than I expected. I braced myself, unsure of what was about to come.
Unexpected Visitor
