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46 | HENRY
T/w; Trauma story ahead. Read with caution.
The living room was silent as dad and I watched the large TV screen that had a movie playing in low volume. I nervously fidgeted with my hands as I tried to ignore the suffocating atmosphere that clearly filled the room. Dad didn't say anything but I could see that he was genuinely enjoying the movie.
I looked into the hall and my shoulders slumped in defeat when I saw that the kitchen door was still closed. Those guys had no plans on letting me in anytime soon, did they?
My father cleared his throat loudly and I looked at him. "Yes?"
"Are you that anxious to see what they are doing?" He asked with a soft smile and I did my best to relax.
"Uhm, yeah."
He nodded thoughtfully. "I wanted to ask if you had an idea."
"I just came back."
"From work?"
I shook my head. "From meeting my friends."
"I see."
"I went alone since I was having a t
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