“Damn it!” She shrieked crumpling to the floor.
I didn’t know how to handle this. I had no idea what I was supposed to do.
“Valerie?” I asked cautiously, doing all I could to keep her calm. She looked up at me me, eyes bloodshot, and face splotchy. I suddenly felt so miserable I could barely stand. Seeing her cry was like chinese water torcher, fucking unbearable.
“Are you okay?” I asked trying my best to sound comforting, instead of tortured.
she shook her perfect head no.
“Honey, I’m sorry.” I whispered.
“How could you do this dad!” She shrieked, balling her little hands into fists.
“I’m sorry, I- I made a mistake.”
“Cheating on mom was MORE that a fucking mistake!” She screamed, sadness replaced by fury.
“Now you watch your mouth little missy!” My tone was a bit stronger.
“I made a huge mistake, and I feel terrible but that doesn’t give you any right to speak to me like that. I’m still your father.”
“I hate you.” She whispered, and walked away.
I never saw her again.