His Lethal Love by Monika Singh (short story to read txt) 📗

“Thanks, Dad, for letting me know all these things.” I smiled bitterly. “I never expect you to be a responsible father, but at least you could pretend that you care little about me at this moment.” I looked away, trying to contain my pain. “I never wanted to come between you, but you make it harder. You were the one who kept himself busy day and night. When she needed you most, you were not there for her. You don’t even know how much effort she put into improving things, but you were the one who abandoned her. Blaming others will not ease your guilt and pain. What had been done was done. You can’t rectify your past, so please live with it.” 

Dad stood up angrily, glaring at me. “I’m here for you, Cam, and you…” he shook his head. “You’re so ungrateful.” 

“Please leave,” I mumbled, holding back my tears. 

He stood there for a while, waiting for my word, but I didn’t speak. His presence was making me uncomfortable. I didn’t want to be near him, and I didn’t want him near me.

When he did not budge from his place, I shouted, “Leave, Dad!” 

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My sleep was disturbed by a strange noise as I snapped open my eyes and looked at the ceiling. 

“I have never expected this from you,” he said. His voice was hoarse as if he was containing something dark within him. I twisted my head to see Scott standing a few feet away from my bed. “You disappointed me, Cam. I’m very upset today. You upset me. I couldn’t believe you really could do this.” I watched his pained expression as he was staring right at me.

“You don’t know the truth.” I smiled sadly. “I know you won’t listen to me this time, either.” 

“You and your friend tried to kill my brother,” he said sharply. “Is it true?” 

“No, it is not true. We were trying to defend ourselves.” I growled. “I don’t know what shit your bastard brother filled you with, but...” 

“He is in a coma, dammit!” he growled, making me freeze. “He is in a coma. How could he speak?” 

“Then who told you this?” I swallowed. My throat dried. I desperately needed water. 

“I saw everything when I arrived home. I was the one who took you to the hospital. You and Samuel were lying on the floor while Rika…” he sighed. 

“She just tried to save me, Scott! We didn’t try to kill your fucker brother…” 

“Please…” there was a beg in his voice. “Leave us alone, Cam. Just fucking leave us alone. He is the only family that remains for me. He is my everything. I can’t bear to lose him.” 

“Well, I won’t leave him alone, especially after what he did to my friend.” I barked. “I swear I’ll kill him if anything happens to Rika.”

“I know you won’t, Cam.” Scott smiled, which caused my heart to clench. “We’ll get through it together. I know we will…” 

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