16: Party
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When I go to my hotel room, I sink into the bed and sleep for hours. I cover my face so Lena cannot notice the silent tears.
I feel bad that Dad was sick, and I wasn’t around. But I feel worse that once again I am expected to fulfill a daughter’s duty. I am supposed to forget the heartbreak and betrayal and accept Caleb’s apology.
Barely three words came out of his mouth. Still, I am supposed to forgive him and patch up with my sister. To present the united front in for the fuckin media.
Maybe I shouldn’t… but I cannot help the pang of resentment in my heart.
But I will do it. I will attend the party. Just tonight, and this will be over. I console myself.
“You okay, sweetie?” Lena asks me.
“Yea.. I need to attend a party tonight,” I get up and say.
