I Took Back Everything They Called “Ours”

bring you something.”

Dad smiled.

“Don’t work too hard.”

I kissed everyone goodbye.

Waved as the SUV disappeared around the corner.

Waited until I couldn’t hear the engine anymore.

Then I quietly closed the front door.

For several minutes…

I simply stood in the middle of the living room.

Looking.

Really looking.

The sofa.

Mine.

The coffee table.

Mine.

The television.continue reading …