Torns

Episode 12

“While growing up, they usually lock me up in my room whenever they were entertaining visitors,” her voice wobbled.

“What the…”

“They made excuses that they were tired of explaining to people why I looked different.”
“That’s crazy.”
She bit her upper lip, “My father had a DNA test done…”

“Oh God!”
“The fact that I am his blood didn’t change anything. I believe he wished I was switched at birth,” pain seared her chest.

“I am so sorry,” his voice became hoarse.

“Gaining admission into the university was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I dread the holidays.”

“It doesn’t matter what your family think of you. God loves you just the way you are. You are made in His image.”
“That fact alone has seen me through all my growing up years. If not for God’s love, I would have committed suicide.”

She heard him gasp. “I am glad you didn’t.

I am glad we got to met, howbeit via phone calls and online chats.”

“Same here.”