Seeing Too Clearly

by LBibliophile

Anthology: Drabbles. There is a madness that comes when our illusions are stripped away. When we see ourselves as others do, and see others as they see themselves. Too much truth can be dangerous; beware of seeing too clearly. (Ongoing)

6. Aly - Cheat

I glare at Kyprioth as it clicks.

"You didn't wager my summer. You waged that I wouldn't want to leave."*

I have a choice.

I could go home, apologise to mother, see my brothers; then sit around helping Da with paperwork, but still not doing anything with my life. Or I could stay. Do important work that I am perfectly suited for, for people that I care about and a cause I believe in.

…Damit. I hate letting him win, but I refuse to give up the chance of a lifetime.

He smiles. There is no betting against the Trickster.

* Quote from Trickster's Choice