No one knows that’s the real reason I’m sitting here, nor do they know I wanted to take in the sight of my family. I wanted to remember them so happy. When I left before it was a time of such heartache and misery, of abuse and ridicule, but now it seems that we’ve grown from the grief. It’s been three days since I saw Jace last, and I miss him. The ache reaches deep within, and I’ve not confided in anyone how I’ve felt over his absence. Not even Josh and he is the only one who knows the God’s honest truth of our predicament. My family, immediate and extended, have embraced me once again, and I have found myself thrust right back into my old life. Today’s my birthday, and Jace hasn’t even called to say if he’ll be back or not. My despondency ebbs from me, and I have placed the fakest of smiles upon my face. My parents threw a party together in my honor, but I don’t feel deserving of it. This just makes its worse for me to actually enjoy.
What do You think about The Runaway Viper (Viper #2)?
