Chapter 12
Miguel woke with a pounding headache, the remnants of last night’s drinks making his head throb. He stumbled out of bed, his movements clumsy and unsteady, and made his way to the kitchen. He needed water to quell the dryness in his mouth. As he poured a glass, a sudden embrace from behind startled him. He looked down to see Betty clinging to him. Her arms were wrapped around him tightly, and Miguel immediately felt a surge of discomfort.
“What are you doing? Stop this!” Miguel shouted, pushing her away. She nearly lost her balance but steadied herself just in time. Ignoring her, Miguel dropped his cup on the table and headed towards his room. As he walked down the hall, he ran straight into his father, Mr. Parker. The anger on his father’s face was unmistakable. Miguel knew h
