Mr and Mrs A

 

“So, your parents are finally back home?” Jason asked in a cautious voice.

My mood wasn't the best today. My mom and dad came back home yesterday and we only had one peaceful meal before they told me that they were leaving again for work. I didn't know why that bothered me but my parents not being around anymore was starting to make me angry.

When I was a kid, my parents did everything in their power to keep their business related trips to a minimum. And even when they had to go, they used to take me with them. But ever since I entered highschool, it felt as if they were trying to stay as far away from me as possible.

“Only for a couple of days.” I answered Jason's question.

“What? I thought they only came back after weeks of staying away!” Kara gasped. I huffed.

“Ellie! Don't feel bad about it. You parents are only going because it must have been necessary.” Damien said.

“Oh no! They are going because they can't bear to be around me. They hate me!” I said as I covered