Chapter 64. Stick in the Mud

“Stay away from me,” Reyona said simply as he made a move to hold her.

He stopped in his tracks and looked at her in surprise. “What has gotten into you, babe? I thought you were just joking when you mentioned this at first, but you actually had them give me a fucking paper! Why would you do that? I am sorry, okay? I am so sorry for hitting you. I was just so messed up at the time. I am sorry, Reyona. Please let me make it up to you."

That had Reyona laughing.

“What is funny?” he asked with a hint of anger in his voice.

“You. That is what is funny,” Reyona answered as her laughter stopped just as abruptly as it started.

“I can see that you’ve lived a lie for so long that even you believe it now. Either that or you still think I am stupid. I actually came here intending to ask you questions and get a bit of closure, but you know what? Nothing you say will make any difference. A piece of garbage will always be one. I am tired of your lies. I am tired of y