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A Good Reason

“I… I had a fight with my father. So, I changed his name. That’s it… Out of anger, I changed it. I made him a stranger.” Ruby crafted an excuse in her panic. She didn’t know if it made any sense.

“A fight… because of our marriage?” Ed guessed.

Ruby didn’t answer. She bowed her head because it was easier. She would let Ed draw his own conclusions. She didn’t have a long enough reason to continue that lie.

“Hello?”

Ruby looked up, realizing Ed was answering the call. Ed didn’t feel like walking and wanted to know why Esli was calling.

“What is it?” Ed asked again, because Esli was silent. Surprised to hear Ed’s voice.

“Don Rosas? Is that you? I’m surprised.” Esli laughed nervously.

“I just wanted to ask about Liz. I haven’t heard from her in a while.” Esli was friendly and sweet, of course.

“Liz? She’s…”

“DON’T… Ah!” Ruby was able to guess Esli's question from Ed's answer, and she panicked immediately. She had to stop Ed from explaining her condition. Ruby raised her hand, causing the I
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