Their Forgotten Faces
After I turned sixteen, I inherited the huge fortune my parents had left behind.
As soon as the money was in my account, I hired a fake family online.
A dad, a mom, and an older brother. Then, I gave them their instructions.
"My dad doesn't say much, but he always lets me have my way."
"My mom is gentle and a wonderful cook, especially when she makes barbecue ribs."
"My older brother has poor health, and he doesn't like me. Just act like I don't exist."
The three of them froze, and their expressions darkened.
A long time passed before the woman playing my mother took my hand and asked softly, "Why did you hire a family? Do you miss them that much?"
I avoided the guilt in her eyes, buried my face in her arms, and smiled. "Being alone is too boring."
They were obviously relieved, but when no one was looking, I quietly wiped away my tears.
What I did not tell them was that…
I was dying.
So, please.
Don't hypnotize me into forgetting your faces again this time.