This Fire Burns | Disha Patani X OC

Chapter 9: Resolution

September 9 2022

It was the next day, and it was the early morning. Even though there was a lot of time left for school, Desmond woke up early, took a shower, and got dressed. He made his decision to try and join the training gym.

Desmond was looking at the money that he had saved up for the fees to join the gym. Crowe thought that it was enough money for him as He grabbed his bag and went downstairs.

He was looking through his phone until he saw Lexy getting out of her room, She looked like she just woke up from her sleep, Lexy looked at Desmond in confusion and wondered where he was going so early.

Lexy: Desmond, Where are you going?

Desmond: Oh, good morning, Lexy. I actually need to go somewhere real quick

Lexy: This early? School hasn't even started.

Desmond: I know, but it's not too important, sis. I'm sorry, but I'll ask mom to drop you to school if that's okay?

Lexy: It's fine, Desmond. I can go with mom today

Desmond gave a smile to her before walking away, Lexy was looking at him as She was still confused about where he was going.

Desmond was about to leave the house until he saw his mother walking out of the kitchen as she looked at Desmond.

Jenna: Desmond, Where are you going?

Desmond: Mom, I'm just gonna leave early today to do something and get back to school, Can you drop Lexy off at school today?

Lexy: *Narrows her eyes* I can do that, but where exactly are you going?

Desmond: it's really nothing important, I promise I'll be back after school.

Lexy was standing near the doorway and was listening to them as Jenna said something.

Jenna: You better not cause any trouble like you always do.

Desmond: Mom, I said I won't.

Jenna: You said that to me already, I can't trust you anymore.

Desmond: Wouldn't you get angry if someone provoked you like that??

Jenna: Well, maybe you should control your temper, Desmond!

Desmond glared at her as his mother continued talking to Desmond while Lexy was feeling worried.

Jenna: I'm over here as a widow, working day and night just to feed you and Lexy, and get a roof on your head while trying to pay both of your school fees. And there is you causing nothing but trouble!

Desmond was about to say something, but Jenna cut him off and continued talking to him.

Jenna: Instead of beating people up, can you get a job and at least take responsibility for this house? I'm not gonna pay for your rented bike

Desmond: I'll. . . figure something out.

He was silent as his mother stared at him and felt upset.

Jenna: What's your father gonna think of you now?

Desmond felt sad and angry as He looked at the ground before he just opened the door and left the house as Jenna was staring at the door as Lexy felt sad for what was happening.

Lexy: Mom, you shouldn't pressure him.

Jenna: What can I do, Lexy? I'm giving up on myself.

Lexy: He's already been through a lot. We all gone through a lot as well.