A Walk On Ice

11: Warming Her Up

Flashback

(Morning after Carroll and her dad argued)

I woke up with my puffy eyes aching from crying too much last night. I just hope this wouldn't be obvious when I go to school. I reluctantly stood up to go to the bathroom to do my morning routine. As I was brushing my teeth, the events last night came flooding in my mind. I touched my left cheek, that still stings a little bit, hopefully there wasn't a big mark.

I know that I shouldn't have snapped or shouted at my dad but.. He provoked me. He knows how I am when he or Samuel mentions Carolyn. Great, even my name was derived from hers, what a coincidence. Anyways, after I'm done dressing up and everything, I went downstairs to eat breakfast.

I saw the whole family eating down there. I made my way to my seat, not bothering to look on anyone in here. Thank god, at least this morning wasn't so bad at all. No half sisters whispering shits about me, the atmosphere was quiet. "Morning Carroll," Samuel greeted smiling sympathetically on me. I just hummed as my response.

"Carroll good morning.. Look, I'm sorry about last night.. I didn't mean to slap you.." Dad started, I huffed. "Really dad? You're the same with Carolyn.. Apologizing after doing things that you really wanted to then telling me you didn't.. Like that would change anything dad, my cheeks won't be better when you apologize. This is how apologies work.." I snapped. I pointed my sharp eyes towards him before I spoke again.