ADVERTISEMENT
“No lifting. No cooking. No cleaning. You need help.”
I went home, shaking, medicated, exhausted.
He glanced at the cast and frowned.
“Wow. That’s bad timing.”
I waited for concern. It never came.
“How are we supposed to do my birthday party now?” he asked. “Twenty people. You’re hosting.”
I stared at him. “I broke my arm because you didn’t shovel.”
“You should’ve been more careful,” he said. “You rush everywhere.”
Then he said it, calm and casual:“It’s your duty. You’re the hostess. If this doesn’t happen, it’ll be embarrassing for me.”
Continue reading…
ADVERTISEMENT