13. Dance for me

The last hope that was left in my heart was that he would melt or become normal when he came to know that my brother was innocent. That hope was shattered when he threatened to hurt my parents. It was a cruel blow that left me feeling utterly defeated.

That was the limit!

"MOVE!" He shouted, and I flinched.

Wiping my tears, I decided to do as he was saying before he decided to do as he said.

"Wait," he said, his tone different this time. I turned hesitantly to find him still seated, his posture had slightly changed as if he were contemplating something.

It seems like he wanted to say something but decided to change his words at the last moment.

"Don't forget to bring ice cubes and a glass," he instructed, his words ringing in my ears. A part of me hoped that maybe, just maybe, he had a change of heart, but deep down, I knew it was unlikely.

I thought that he had stopped me because some miracle had happened and he had a change of heart.

With a heavy heart and completely against my