I've been writing chapter 4 of Backstage Pass when this popped into my head. I've always wanted to write some serious drama stuff. Also, genderbend.

I actually need a new BETA since Keira is currently out of commission for BP and maybe this one as well. PM if interested.


"I'm getting engaged."

Those three words cut through you like a knife. The pain you endured, the pain he puts you through comes back gnawing at your very being.

"Oh," Life has always been unfair to you. But right, at this very moment, life is being cruel.

"When's the wedding?" Smile, mother once said. It's a gracious way to hide your resentments. And so, you smiled, as the skin of your back prickled. It was fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of neglect. Fear of being all alone.

"Later this year. I'm working hard so I could give her the best." He smiled and the bitterness inside you swells up again. You tried to move on but whenever you feel you can finally pull away from his grasps he pulls you right back in. Like you're in his sadistic little game and can't get out.

"Good for her." You smiled. You didn't slap him like you wanted to. Or cry out. Or run away from him as far as you possibly could.

You just smiled. It's the only way and the only way you know how.


unBETA'd