The Abomination II

10 years ago.

Seventeen years old Raul paced tro and fro his large room, his excitement bubbling over as he grabbed his phone to call Leonard. They had been planning for weeks to go to the biggest party of the summer, and tonight was finally the night. The anticipation had been building all day, and he could hardly contain himself.

The anticipation didn’t dull over when Leonard missed his calls ten times, or when the latter didn’t call back. Raul knew his cousin’s house, his cousin who treated him much better than his mother did. And so, without wasting time, he donned a casual attire, and made his way to Leonard’s house.

It was a perfect summer evening, warm and golden with the sun setting in the distance. Raul made his way through the familiar neighborhood, his steps quick and light. Leonard’s house was just around the corner, and Raul could already imagine the two of them walking to the party together, talking about all the fun they were going to have.

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