Chapter 39

Susan, Marco and Rita are seated in the dining room eating; the silence is an awkward one. Susan glanced at Rita from time to time while Marco behaved as if he did not notice the unusual silence.

Glancing at Marco Rita asked ‘who’s this beautiful young lady Marco’?

‘Just friend from college’ Marco replied unbothered

‘Just a friend uh... I could hear you guys moan from my room’.

Susan exhaled looking at Marco who glared at his mother.

‘Mom I…’

‘You should restrict your sexual desire, it hasn’t been a month since your sister died and you are doing this, people would start to think you are happy Monalisa is dead’ Rita said interrupting him. His grip tightens on his spoon.

‘I’ve lost my appetite’ Rita stated standing up with the help with of Brian. Susan watched as his face twitched and his veins bulged out. He threw a glass cup on the floor which made Susan flinch.

Suddenly he stood up and dragged Susan out. As they walked Susan winced, he held her hand tightly and it hurt like he