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The Price of Silence
The man sat in front of the TV, the dim glow bouncing off the cold beer he was sipping. It had been a long day at work, and all he really wanted was a few hours to himself. He stretched his neck, kneading at the knots buried deep.
“Daddy?” A meek voice came from a tiny pajama-clad figure next to the TV’s bluish aura.
No response. A pounding pressure throbbed in the back of his skull.
“Daddy?” The pajama-clad figure was a bit louder now. He positioned himself in front of his father, his miniature hands placed defiantly on his miniature hips.
No response. A searing pain replaced the dull throbs, and the man gritted his teeth.
“Daddy, I think you hurt Mommy’s feelings. She won’t stop crying.” His father waved him away, an unfocused light in his eyes.
No response.
“Look at me!” The pajama-clad figure was blocking the gleam of the TV, his voice a high, reedy whine.
“Get out of the way, brat,” he growled, pushing his son to the ground.
A tear slipped down the pajama-clad figure’s cheek.
And then silence. Finally.
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This story seemed to be one of those still moments, that leaves a sour taste in your mouth. i was hanging on to every word.
The story wasnt too emotional, yet in me it provoked emotion (if that makes sense :P )
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...one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love....I love...I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. -Mr. Darcy