Chapter 140: Abandoned

There is a broken record in my bedroom that reflects the remnants of a home invasion. In a way, my family life has shattered in a similar way. Maybe there is no perfect life out there, but mine is not even a contender right now. I carry with me abandonment issues that hurt my current relationship. I know that now. My insecurities paralyze me sometimes. They've been put under a magnifying glass, especially after I started dating someone in the spotlight. Metaphorically, speaking. I tried to process what was happening. I tried to unsee my mom standing outside the same house I thought she abandoned. I looked away from the window to my boyfriend at the center of attention. The crowd directed their applause at him. His hair was so dark against the backdrop of the white fireplace behind him. He was tall, standing there with his hand in his pocket. Luke has a strong presence, thanks to his muscular build, visible even under his clothes. I tried not to th