Punishment
Keith and Vale sat on the sofa in the living room after having dinner.
They leaned on each other’s, watching variety shows on TV.
“So, are you going to tell me what happened when I left?” Vale broke the silence.
Keith stiffened.
Although he had passed through those six months, no one knows the aftermath he had received.
It wasn’t something that could be told easily like a story.
To him, those 6 months of his life was the darkest torment he ever experiences.
Vale saw the hesitation and unwillingness in his eyes and was a little bit unhappy.
She had told him the truth of what had happened to her after she left his home.
Why couldn’t he tell her his story?
“Fine. You can tell me when you’re ready.” Vale pursed her lips.
“That night...my father...no...Eric called and asked me to marry Sherry.”
Vale felt a chill down her spine when she saw his face.
She had never seen this kind of expression on him, ever.