Esmeralda

Dashing out of the room as fast as my slender legs could carry, I couldn't stop the tears that poured freely from my eyes, threatening to blind my vision.

Why was he mad?

What did I do wrong?

He wouldn't even let me explain.

Why was he always complicated? What is wrong with him?

For a few seconds, I thought it was all a joke. I thought his scrunched-up face would soften and be filled with soft smiles while he told me that it was a prank. But not until I saw a bright ring forming in his eyes.

Unusual.

My eyes widened and a muffled scream tore off...