Chapter 21: Another date

“Apa," I whispered. "Mei eat your food," Mom ordered. I looked at dad but he wasn't looking my way.

"Apa, I am sorry," I said.

"Mei eat your food," Dad said this time. I nodded and stuffed a piece of meat in my mouth. I stared at the spaghetti in my plates and played around with it. I had lost my appetite, all I wanted to do was go back to my room. The last time I got scolded by my parents I was ten and I tore my dress while playing in then garden.

"You can go have your dinner in your room," Dad excused. I shook my head and remained seated.

"I will eat here, don't worry about me," I said and ate a spoonful of spaghetti.

"It's delicious," I said. Dad nodded and i forced a smile on my face. The atmosphere was making it so hard for me to swallow.