The evening arrives, and with it, the weight of expectation.
I dress mechanically, my mind numb.
Downstairs, the family gathers, a facade of warmth and unity.
Auntie and Rahul arrive, bearing gifts and forced smiles.
Dinner conversation revolves around trivialities, avoiding the elephant in the room.
I sit, frozen, as Rahul's eyes meet mine, a flicker of guilt before he looks away.
Suddenly, the silence shatters.
"Evara, why don't you tell us about your plans?" Auntie asks, her tone dripping with false interest.
I hesitate, unsure how to respond.
Then, it spills out – the pent-up emotions, the hidden truth.
"I don't have plans," I say, my voice barely above a whisper. "Because every day feels like a struggle. Every day, I'm reminded of what happened."
The room falls silent.
Mom's eyes widen in horror.
Dad's face reddens.
Rahul's expression twists in guilt.
Auntie's face contorts in anger. "How dare you!"
The explosion of emotions, the weight of secrets, finally unleashed.
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FanfictionEvara, once a vibrant child, succumbs to depression as she navigates adulthood. Her smile hides the scars of a tumultuous childhood, marked by witnessing her parents' violent fights and her aunt's son attempted molestation - a secret she kept hidden...
