Palpitations

Pardon?

Lucine's P.O.V

"My parents are getting a divorce."he spoke in a matter-of-fact.

I was totally appalled, or maybe more than that.
Adrian has been complaining about his parents frequent quarrels. He would sometimes feel completely downhearted and he would suppress it. I could still recognize it but I wouldn't ask him just to avoid making him feel worse. Adrian loves his parents so much.Whenever he tried to fix things between them it didn't work. At the end,he was their child. He can not fix issues between his parents.

"Are you being serious now?"I questioned still horrified.

He didn't reply.

"I will be there."

"Lucine.."I hung up before he finished,and tip toed towards the door, refraining from making any noises which will wake up mom or my siblings. I put on my sneakers and walked outside. I cautiously closed the door and got onto my bike before rushing to Adrian's house.

When I arrived. I stood at his house entrance and called him to open the door. Two minutes passed until it finally creaked open.His state was horrible.He looked morose with his messy back hair.He gave me the feeling that he was crying.I didn't know how he still managed to smile at me like that. He was so pitiful. I quickly hugged him.He tittered huskly.Hurt was all my ears could perceive from it.

"It is okay Adrian.Don't be upset." I gently patted his back.

"If you kept hugging me like that,I would cry, and you will be accused for demolishing my manliness."He chuckled softly.

He jokes too?while he is in pain?

Idiot already demolished his manliness with his own hands.

"Wanna talk about it?"I pulled away leaving a distance between us.

"Let's go and talk about it somewhere else, I don't want to talk in this house.Is it okay with you?"

"Yeah,Adrian."

We decided to wander around in the dark empty neighborhood as we spoke about the snag.

"So my parents are getting a divorce as I told you earlier.. "he uttered despondently. "because they felt sick of the regular fights they get into with each other.I heard it while they were arguing in the kitchen.Tomorrow the divorce will be finalized at the court." he continued his voice made of grief and hurt.

I didn't know how to comfort him.I was such a piss artist when it comes to comforting.Nevertheless, Adrian hadn't stopped sharing his ups and downs with me.

"I'm sorry for what's happening to you Adrian"I downcast. "I wish I could do something to make you feel better." I finished.

"You are in fact doing something that makes me feel better." He corrected.

I looked at him with confusion.

"You're here."he halted and turned me to face him with his hands on my shoulder.

"I'm glad."I beamed. "You can let out what's in your heart Adrian,I'll listen.Don't bottle up any bother inside.okay?"I added returning to the topic.

"You know,I really can't picture my life with separated parents. They were totally different people when I was kid.You would really think we will eternally be a blissful family if you've seen us.Yet,look at our situation now."He complained as we walked again.

"I understand you.It is really heart rending."I said watching my feet swapping steps."But don't let that alter your mindset towards either your parents.This problem is between them.Don't let that affect the love and esteem you have for both of them."I advised.