"Apparently... his little sister died." One of her friends shrugged.
Sam felt her chest heavily ache.
How could they say it causally without any sympathy?
"W-what?"
"Don't take it to heart Sam, not everyone lives forever."
Sam gripped her hands until her knuckles turned white,"if you lose someone you love and I say the same to you....how would you feel?"
They all blinked in silence.
Sam felt stuffy being around them. She didn't want to even hear their response. She walked away, tears brimming in her eyes.
YOU ARE READING
Silent Boy
Short StoryShe was curious. But she didn't know her curiosity would lead to loving the boy. Maybe his silence was what surprised her the most.
