Reckless Announcement

It felt so horrible when he ignored me.

He let out a snort and retorted, “Mad? Do you think you can cool me down?”

I fell silent at his words.

Mustering my courage, I sat up and leaned into his embrace clumsily.

Perhaps I was too heavy for him as he pushed me away. “Is this how you brush me off?”

I replied timidly, “If I am smart, I wouldn’t have allowed Chloe to remain by your side.”

“Valerie!” h