Chapter 11

Go with Him

I have noticed something. So I looked at Ezekiel. He was eating and didn't want to listen to what was discussed.

"That's why you, Ezekiel, Be smart. Work harder."

"I am Dad," Ezekiel said with emphasis, and his jaw tightened.

Senyora seemed to feel Ezekiel's irritation, so she changed the conversation.

"So Chloe, what are you going to say to us?"

Chloe grinned widely and leaned her face towards Manuel.

"I'm happy because ...."

"I'm so happy because I'm already one month pregnant."

The clock seemed to stop, and I couldn't take my eyes off Chloe. It was as if I saw a ghost in what I heard.

It's like my heart became a glass that broke one by one. I heard every each of them. I feel the pain with every break.

"Really! My God! Hija? Really?!" Senyora said in disbelief.

I can't look at Manuel. I know when I look at him, my tears will fall.

"Yes, Mom!" Chloe said, sobbing.

I heard their laughter