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“Why? Why does everyone seem to care about my father so much? Why do you all care about me?”
“Because he was a good man. At least that’s what I’m told. I’ve never met him, but what the boss says might as well be the bible. He never lies. And as far as you? I just see you as collateral damage in the big scheme of things, so to speak. You will never mean anything to me.”
The declaration of his words sting. I shouldn’t care. He’s practically kicking my ass all while talking shit. He is the epitome of an egotistical asshole. He deserves nothing less than my wrath, but something tells me him and his brother have been put through the ringer. I’ve seen it all too much with my dad being a cop. Kids who’ve had it rough tend to lash out at anyone who resembles their assaulter. So, if I had to guess, I’d say he has some mommy issues.
I huff and turn on my heel. “Whatever you say, pretty boy.”
I’m expecting his next move. He doesn’t like being pushed, and he sure as hell doesn’t like when his prey pushes back. I hear the movement and turn quickly. His good leg swipes at me, trying to knock me down, but I don’t let it happen. I block his attempt by using all my force to push him. He’s already one leg down with my handiwork, so getting him the rest of the way isn’t much of a challenge.
He falls to his back, letting out a whoosh of air as he hits.
I lean into his side right next to his ear. “And you”—I jab a finger into his chest—“will never mean anything to me.” I lean up and spit in his face before standing and hurrying out of the room before he can do any further damage to my aching body.
Although I try to hold back any emotions that may exhibit vulnerability, I feel I’ve just woken the beast, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared.
