Chapter 13. The Family Secret

Sushmita’s POV

“Rodney it’s so dark in here,” I complained as he toured me around the house.

“Well, this is my life Sushmita, deal with it,” Rodney said sarcastically without even throwing a glance at me.

“You can call me Mita or Erin if you find it difficult to pronounce Sushmita,” I said and he froze and glanced at me. His face described as if I said something wrong.

“Erin?” he asked.

“It’s my second name, I’m Sushmita Erin,” I said to him but he looked really uncomfortable, he turned pale.

“Are you– alright? You’re looking kind of pale, come on, we should get some rest,” I said as I grabbed his left shoulder.

“I’m alright, you go first, I have something to do,” he said.

“B-but Rodney, you’ve been looking kind of pale,” I said and tried to touch his cheeks but he removed my hand.

“I said, I’m fucking fine, Sushmita!” his voice highered as he burst in anger again, he looked so upset.

“Did I say something wrong?” I asked be