Watching this scene play out
absolutely shocked me. I had no idea it was this bad for Luke. I mean, I know
divorce can be bad. I’ve seen movies and heard about it from other kids, but
it’s different having it play out before your eyes.
Luke maneuvered his parents to sit on
opposite couches facing each other. The anger dropped to a lower level, and
they actually started talking.
I was eavesdropping on a private
family matter. I didn’t belong here. Moving quietly out of Luke’s room, I
progressed past the living room and was just about to open the front door when
Luke called out my name.
Andrea & the Five Day Challenge
9 comments:
Yes, it can be really bad. He is still lucky that they would actually sit.
You've really captured an ugly divorce moment and the urge to scurry away and "not see" that most of us feel. Great writing.
Looks like Luke has to be the adult in the family. That has to be tough on a teenager . . .
Nicely done. Her reactions are perfect.
Great snippet, Cindy, and congrats on your upcoming release! :)
Poor Luke! Can't blame his friend for leaving, but hope she stays when he calls to her.
That is awkward. I'm sorry he has to go through that. All she can do is be there for him.
Tough stuff. You did well to capture the awkwardness in a very real way.
Well done capturing the moment so well!
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