 Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Raoul's Promise
I'll do my best, what else can I do?
Since I wasn't born perfect like Dad or you
Mom, I will try to
Try hard to make you
Proud of your boy
- Proud of Your Boy, Aladdin (the Broadway musical)
I stand between Alex and Paul in the receiving line. People congratulate Alex on the beautiful ceremony. I look down to keep from rolling my eyes. Every compliment makes me feel more betrayed.
No flowers, no announcement, not even a proper stone. Alex says our parents wanted something simple, but everyone knows he didn’t want to spend the money. I hope the money is worth losing my trust forever! While he’s soaking up praise, I break away.
I’m sorry, Mother and Father. I couldn’t stop this travesty, but I promise to make it up to you somehow. I’ll make you proud
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |