Maria
“I always wanted a different life. ” I say and Elio tilts his head, considering me. “I also hate my father.”
Wow, it’s so easy to say things like these when you lie. I mean, it’s not exactly a lie but my overall behaviour is.
“That’s why I want to get away from here.” I go on. Also, something that’s not exactly a lie.
“Did you follow me because you think I might tell someone about your business?” I ask.
He laughs.
“No. You are not that stupid. “
“Is this why all the humans working for you keep their mouths shut?”
“No. They are stupid. ” He says and I lift my eyebrow, exhaling the smoke from the cigarette.
“Then they are afraid of you,” I say. I know because I have been afraid of my father for years. Maybe it was fear, I don't know. That’s what I call it because it was
