green plum

Right in front of everyone, Caleb let his childhood sweetheart, Seraphina, douse me with scalding hot soup.

And then, he demanded I apologize.

All because I'd said a few blunt words to her.

I cried, asking him if my life was worth less than a single one of Seraphina's fingers.

He just gave a dismissive laugh, scoffing, "Stop being so dramatic. You won't die from a little splash."

1.

I was completely blindsided when Seraphina hurled that entire bowl of spicy, chili-infused soup at me.

I froze, my eyes uselessly clapped shut.