MY DAD'S BEST FRIEND
The quiver in it, the desperation behind it, the denial lacing it.
Everything.
“Dad…stop pretending to be asleep. You are a morning person, remember? You hate sleeping too much.” She digs her nails in the glass. “Daddy…you promised to never leave me alone. You said you are not her, right? You are not irresponsible like Mom, not cruel like her, or as heartless. You are…you are my dad. My best friend and everything. Best friends do not go to sleep without notice, so wake up! Wake up, Dad!”
Hot Chapters