Chapter 31: Reminiscence: A Chaotic Ally

"I…"

"Oh, what's this? A cake? What's the occasion?" A slight clutter on the direction of the table echoed, as if he took something above it.

My hands were sweaty above my lap. No matter how I tried to squeeze them, it didn't ease my anxiety at all.

I'm scared…this time he'll…

"Didn't you hear me?!" He screamed violently, his angry tone almost reverberated on my eardrums, shocking my entire core. My breathing staggered, as if something was choking me.

"...i-it's my bi-birthday…" How thankful was I that I managed to lay out a response. Had I remained mum, he'd grow even more violent.

"Hah! Your birthday, huh? Do you still celebrate such a thing? Well, no one's interested!" A mocking laughter escapes from his nasty mouth, and the next thing I knew, the precious gift I received was already gone from where it was.

Suddenly, something sticky hit my ankles.

"Sir!"

"Why did you do that?!" My eyes suddenly warmed, frantic by the realization that he threw my cake to the floor.

That…that was