72

SIRA

My heart thumped loudly as I stormed into my house. I seemed to have interrupted their hearty conservation as they both turned to look at me in shock. My mom and dad were sitting in the living room, their faces laced with concern.

“Honey, it’s so good to see you today. What’s wrong?” I heard my mom ask me as tears began to trickle down my cheeks. My hands began to shiver as I quickly wiped them off. “You look so upset. Is anything the matter?”

I chuckled sheepishly, “I’m fine mom. I’m just tired, I need to rest.” I said and power walked to my room before they asked any more questions. I didn’t want them worrying about me. I closed the door behind me before locking it.

I began to pace back and forth as I felt the tears welling up once again. A wave of regret rushed over me as I realized what I had just done.

“I just… I just quit my job.” I said to myself as I began to recall all what transpired between Eros and me a few moments ago. I knew what the consequences of my actions may