Chapter 12 Bitter Past
Louis’s mom and Reva's dad revealed two years ago that they are together; it was shocking news for both of them because they knew each other since childhood and each other's family condition as well.
Knowing the fact that Reva's father is highly toxic, Louis’s mom decided to have a relationship, which irked both Reva and Louis.
And now they are both in a living relationship, which has led Louis, Reva, and her elder sister to leave the house.
"Anika is getting married, ironically on the same day as your dad." Shrey said to herself, frustrated about whose wedding she should attend now.
Both Louis and Reva looked at her with a done face, "Wow, this is what you care about?" Louis asked, "Oh, wait, if they get married, you both will be step-siblings; aw, what a cute little brother sister duo!" Shrey said, dramatically laughing it out.
Louis stood and slowly went near Shrey and yelled, "Shut up, Shrey, just shut up in no fucking way you're helping us to cop up with this problem.
I'm sorry, Reva, but we all know what a fucked-up man your father is and how my mother has completed her masters in cheating and selfishness,
so let me be clear with this: I'm not going to my mom's wedding but instead will definitely attend Anika's wedding; now you both decide for yourselves. I'm going bye."
He was tired of all the things happening around him; he was breathing heavily, and to calm himself, he took a deep breath. Today he wanted to let it out, whatever he has buried inside.
"And yeah, I may call her mom, but to me I'm an orphan; my parents died the day my father took his last breath in the car accident. With your parents, Shrey, I still remember how she got dressed up, locked me in the room, and went to a party the next day.
I can never forget this never." Louis said, dropping to the floor, remembering the dark memories and wounding his fragile heart once again.
Shrey stood frozen; she just wanted to cheer them, but today it didn't work. She sighed and murmured a sorry and went near the balcony of her room after hearing Louis mention her parents and his father's death.
She felt the same emotional turmoil she feels when she is scared or lonely. On the other hand, Louis exited the Shrey room followed by Reva, who didn't know how to react or what to say, so she went after Louis,
"Louis, hey Louis, wait, dude," Reva uttered while running down the stairs, to which Louis responded by pausing in his track; he didn't want to say anything at this moment because he was already upset and didn't want to upset anyone else because of him or his bottled emotions.
"If you want, you can stay here for today." Reva said hesitantly, pursing her lips and playing with her finger. Louis nodded without looking at her; it made her hurt. He sat on the sofa and signaled for her to sit next to her. "I know we aren't close, but I have a request to make." Louis said, turning toward Reva when she sat next to him, "Go on."