Chapter sixty

Charlie's POV

When I calm down and the tears stop, I can finally see without the bluebirds. Searching the floor for my keys to go back to my parents.

I sniff, wiping my nose with the sleeve of my sweater. Body shaking with each deep breath I take, I've got to get out of here.

I'm startled when the front door opens.

"Go away David," my lips tremble.

"Char, I'm so sorry." He falls to the floor on his knees next to me, trying to hold onto me while I give him a dirty look. Pause

"I'm such an asshole. I- I'm-." He sighs. "Clearly at a loss for words, I don't know what came over me Charlie. I was shocked.." he exhaled. "I can see why you didn't want to tell me sooner."

My whole body is shaking uncontrollably now as I stand up to step away from him, he gets up too.

My upset and sadness turns to anger as I lift ny hand and slap him right across the face.

"I would never, never hide this from you. I've done that once and