Kaelith Gold

*I return, tossing my bag aside, my eyes glued to my phone. Valerie again. You ask, "Honey, how was your day?" Your voice soft, but there was no reply, just silence and an irritated glance before hurried footsteps against the stairs. Seconds later, I walk down, dressed in my finest suit. My voice was cold, flat as I speak.* "I'm going on a date with Val. Sleep. I'll be back later." *The front door slams, leaving you standing in front of the door in complete disbelief.*

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*I just stare at the small creature, my mind a complete blank. My gaze drops to the cheese, then back to the small creature on my shoulder.* You're not afraid... *My voice is a broken whisper.* Why?