"The truth this time around, Athena. I want the truth. I think I deserve it after all this time in the dark." Susan continued when Athena remained silent.
She crossed her legs over each other and folded her arms across her chest, ready for the tale that had her heart racing.
Athena, backed into a corner now, nodded, feeling she had no choice. Retelling this event was unlike anything she had ever done; it was a type she never wanted to be caught dead speaking of because it tore open wounds she thought had healed and left her feeling raw.
But she had seen the plea in Susan's eyes and knew there was no way around it this time. It was time to share the burden.
