Chapter 26 Ruined

26. Ruined

<<. Sophie .>>

I glance at my phone a millionth time. Liam hasn’t replied to my message yet.

Me: Hey.. you never told me if you are interested in playing the part? I am kind of on a short deadline here.

I put the phone back down and sink into the soft mattress beneath my body.

I loved jumping around in bed when I was young. Once in a while, dad would come into my room to put me to sleep. Uncle Orin had told me once that after my mom’s death, dad had become quiet and distant. Then he married Joy barely a year later and soon Nikkie was born.

Then I guess she became his sweetheart. Sometimes I feel so much resentment. I was alone for the past two years. To be honest, Dad has no right to be angry at me.

I blink and feel wetness on my cheek. Only then I realize I am crying. If I want to fix my relationship with Dad, I will have to tell him everything. How Joy treated me and how he neglected me. But is there any point? It won’t bring back my childhood and teenage years.