Shattered Masks
Ruby, the voice behind those sounds, stood frozen in shock.
"Ahhh!"
She shrieked and scrambled toward the TV, desperately trying to shut it off, to silence the mortifying noise.
When she realized it was no use, she threw her arms out, shielding the screen with her body.
Fear was written all over her face, her voice shaking uncontrollably.
"Honey... Let me explain..."
I grabbed a chair and sat down with a gesture toward the television. "Do we really need an explanation?"
"I..." Ruby's voice faltered, and then tears streamed down her face. "I'm sorry... I messed up, honey...