*Leonora*
There was an uncomfortable silence around us as I continued washing the dishes. I wanted him out of the kitchen, away from me but there was nothing I could do to make him leave. His popcorn was still in the microwave.
The sound of the microwave echoed in the kitchen and I breathed out a sigh of relief. I rinsed my hands and went over to the cabinet and picked out a large bowl with a cover. I walked over to the microwave, opened it, took out the popcorn and poured it into the bowl.
“There’s this thing- “I started.
“I don’t want to hear it. Pass the bowl.” He said and I nodded and quickly placed the bowl on the counter. I didn’t want to anger him any more than I have done today. My body had faced the consequences of my actions. I watched as he took out a tray, a bottle of w
