I had expected Andrew to learn about my missed appointment. I hadn’t expected him to learn about it as quickly as he did.
That night, Andrew called me via video chat. Fearing the worst, I almost didn’t answer. Still, I knew that it would only make things worse if I didn’t, so I picked up on the second ring.
“Hello?” I asked timidly.
“Why didn’t you go to your appointment today?” Andrew asked, skipping out on all pleasantries.
I sighed.
“I didn’t feel well—”
“Bullshit. Tell me the truth.”
“I just didn’t feel like going—”
“You didn’t feel like going?” Andrew’s eyes flashed. “How do you expect to get better if you don’t take the necessary steps?”
“Andrew, you don
