My stride outside landed me at the door of Dr. Aldrich's office. I was so engrossed trying to figure out how life would be here that I did not realize I was already here.
Upon reaching the door, I could hear voices even from the outside. It seemed like they were having a verbal war, an intense one.
I had never been an eavesdropper, but at that moment, I found myself eager to know what was happening. I pressed my ear against the door, trying to hear what was going on inside.
"You can't do this to me, Dad! I have worked so hard to be here!" I heard Vincent's voice loud and clear. It had a tremor in it. He sounded so bitter. So angry.
Dr. Aldrich's voice was calm but sharp, carrying a weight of authority that made me shiver. "Worked hard?"
he repeated, his voice dripping with disappointm
