Take the pain away
Music recommendation : Surrender by Natalie Taylor
[Mattie's POV]
I stirred a spatula in the pot of tomatp paste. From where I stood, I could feel someone staring at me. A chill ran down my spine and I whipped around to catch Lara holding the fridge open.
'Do you mind?' I turn my attention to my cooking.
'I'm sorry. Is my presence bothering you?' Lara scoffed.
I settled the spatula on the flat plate and closeed the lid of the pot.
With my back still to her, I reply softly. 'You know the answer.'
I can hear Lara slam the door close and walk close to me. She clapped my shoulder and turned me around.
'Of course, I know the answer which begs the question, "when will you leave?" Because I don't see your use anymore.'
'My use? Really? Josh and I have been married for 18 years now and you want to take that away from us? Is that it? You want to throw it away? I know you hate me but what changed? You want to get rid of me!' Rage boiled inside of me.