I finally finished my work and headed home where I would have dinner with Rose and my family. Each step home made me want to take ten back . I knew my parents would bombard me with questions about my future with Rose once I sat on the dinning table .
And as I predicted it all happened . Rose smiled and kissed me every now and then . My mother and father soon began with the questions about their grandchildren and when exactly they would arrive .
Rose would say any moment now would be fine but my reality was different from hers .
I tried to ignore my parents by eating my food while nodding making it seem like I agreed to everything Rose said .
I suddenly received a message from my boss saying a boy in a denim jacket had left a package for me . I almost choked on my food at the thought of the mysterious guy .
My parents looked at me concerned. I stood up and went to the bathroom as I smiled like a complete idiot .
Was that how someone in love felt. I had no idea but all I knew was that the mysterious bot made me feel things Rose never did .
I looked in the mirror and took a deep breath I had convinced myself it was time .
I walked out of the bathroom and into the dinning room where Rose and my parents laughed and smiled from ear to ear .
" Everybody listen up I have something to say"- I said in a serious tone .
By the look on Roses face I felt like she thought I might propose .
Well she was completely wrong .
" I am gay "- I said holding my breath .
I waited for their reaction but no one was saying anything . Suddenly Rose stood up and slapped me across the face as she stormed out of the house furiously .
My father then stood up and left the room unable to look at me . My mother then aproached me and looked me in the eyes .
" I made a man and I expect for him to be one , you may fool around with men in secret but at the end of the day you will marry a woman and have kids because that is how its supposed to be "- she said pushing me aside .
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Short StoryAt the age of twenty my parents expected the best of me , good grades a kind girlfriend and a well paid job . Suddenly my life gave a turn and my entire world changed leaving me alone and destroyed until i finally found myself once again. - Based...