Memories

Chapter 18

Memories

Roslyn jumped out of the room, the moment she heard the thumping sound of the door downstairs; she’d been pacing around their room for hours waiting for David to return from work. She came to a halt in the sitting room and stared at David as he stumbled into the room, almost smashing the flower vase beside the door. Roslyn immediately ran to his side when she’d noticed that he wasn’t with his walking stick.

“You are drunk again,” she snarled and grimaced at the horrid smell coming from David’s breath, “why are doing this to yourself? “She asked, wrapping her right hand around his shoulder, “I don’t know what has gotten into you, but whatever it is, please don’t let it destroy you and our home.” She said pleadingly. Roslyn swallowed the lump that formed in her throat and blinked back the tears in her eyes.