Evil Eye

by Etaf Rum

She saw dismissive judgment in his expression and felt a swell of shame. “I know, but Esther said it might explain why I sometimes act the way I do when I—” “Come on, that’s not an excuse,” Fadi interrupted. “Do you really think you’re the only one with problems? My relationship with my father is bad enough to fill a psychology textbook, and I don’t go around losing my shit. You can’t just blame your parents when your life isn’t going the way you want it to.” She balled her hands in fists so tight her nails could’ve drawn blood. “But you never acknowledge the way I feel or what I’ve been through.” “See? That’s your problem. You think the whole world revolves around you. Your behavior has always been all over the place, Yara. That’s no one’s fault but your own.” “Stop it!” She could feel her jaw clenching. “I’m trying to get better, but you’re not making it easy.” “Seriously? So now it’s my fault?” “That’s not what I’m saying.”

I hate him