Her darling friend

Sylvester’s POV

I decided to have an alone day today. I didn’t want to fool around like an overgrown baby that I’d made myself in the eyes of my son and my wife.

I told the security guards not to allow anyone in, no matter who they were. Fortunately Eggust won’t come looking for me again because the last time he came he left disappointed.

I felt bad about that but there was nothing I could do.

While I was still soaking my miserable self in the whiskey I was drinking like water, I heard footsteps approaching me. I opened my eyes to see dad walking towards me, his domineering presence filled the atmosphere.

So much for an ‘alone day.’

The guards didn’t tell me he was coming, neither did they try to stop him, but it wasn’t their fault. Even I couldn’t stop Oscar Flemming.

He was the only person I was afraid of, but there was no way on earth I’d let him know, as a matter of fact, I’d be a fool to let him know that.

I know I’m a fool already. And a coward too.

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