UNVEILED TENSION

CHAPTER 12

With every dip beneath the surface, I could feel the remnants of the day's frustrations drifting away. The water caressed my body, washing away the tension that had gathered up in me for hours. In these moments, I found solace, a temporary respite from the demands of my reality.

As the water gradually cooled, I rose from the tub, wrapping myself in a plush robe. The reflection in the mirror revealed a face that mirrored my weariness, the lines etched by stress. But tonight, my countenance carried an additional layer of resentment, a result of the unwelcome presence of my mother.

In my room, I closed the door of the bathroom behind me, shutting out the world beyond. As I dressed in my night wear which was an up an down night white shirt and white pants with vertical lines, I couldn't help but wonder when the rift between my mother and me had grown so deep. Our differences were not mere trivialities; they were fundamental aspects of our beings