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We break off into smaller groups, talking amongst each other at the table. Everyone’s having a good time except for Niall, who’s still sitting with his arms crossed, leaning back in his chair, frowning at how miserable the world really is in his eyes. Maybe if he put a little effort in, people would talk to him.
The waitress comes along with our plates of food, and we start to eat. Niall plays with his spaghetti twirling it around with his fork but never actually eats anything. “What do you call this shit?” Niall asks, looking down at his plate.
Aiden grunts. “Father, leave! If it’s so abhorrent to you. Go! Now!”
“I’m not going to leave my son’s birthday just because the place is a shithole.”
“So, he is your son now. Not just mine, then?” Callie asks, shocking me.
“Don’t talk to me like that, woman.”
“That’s enough!” Mike yells, so loudly his nostrils flare in rage.
I’ve never seen Mike angry before. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever heard Mike raise his voice.
“What? Who do you think you are, talking to me like that? You’re just the damn help,” Niall yells.
“Father, leave. No one wants you here,” Killian grunts.
“Shut. Your. Mouth. You’re nothing but a raging homosexual. Who would take you seriously? I’m ashamed to call you my son,” he yells at Killian.
Everyone’s mouths drop open, including mine. The rest of the restaurant’s patrons are now looking over at us as the argument escalates.
Daniel stands up to talk, but Killian pulls him by the arm. Killian then stands, and they both walk off, leaving the restaurant.
“Is this what you put up with, Jeni?” Mom asks, waving her hand at Niall.
Niall opens his eyes wide in a look of shock. “Put up with? I’m the one who puts up with it. That thing you call a daughter is a leech. She’s nothing more than a money-hungry slut who has taken control of my son and is going to drain him for all he’s worth.”
“Excuse me?” Mom yells back at him, raising her eyebrows.
“Are you deaf as well as stupid?” Niall retorts.
“Holy fuck! Jeni told me you were awful, but she didn’t tell me you were a complete and utter bastard.”
Niall’s eyes widen. “What did you just call me?”
“Are you deaf as well as stupid?” Mom quips back sarcastically.
I suppress my laugh and bite my lips to stop from smiling.
“Listen here, wench. You and your stupid, parasitic daughter are the—”
“Niall!” Callie calls out, looking at my mom and shaking her head like she might cry.
“Shut up, Callie. This does not concern you,” Niall snaps at her.
Callie stands abruptly. “I’ve had just about enough of your crap.” She waves her hand through the air, then storms off.
Mike jumps up, taking off after her.
“That’s right. Leave when the going gets tough,” Niall calls out, standing when they leave.
“Fuck you!” Mike yells out, shocking me.
“You can’t talk to me like that. Remember, you’re nothing but the help. You’d do well to remember your position in this household,” Niall yells mockingly.
“Oh, of course. Sorry. Fuck you… sir.” Mike smiles, but it shows more aggression than anything else as he walks away.
