You made the wrong turn
—
By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Darwin Vegher on Unsplash
“You made the wrong turn,” is what you say. It’s a death sentence. It’s more than an accurate accusation, it feels worse than a flagrant violation one could’ve made in an important soccer match, something that could make a whole crowd burst into a riot if justice isn’t swiftly met.
We didn’t go to the zoo, so we decided to go to the Turtle Park, right across the freeway entrance.
I felt flustered and missed the turn.
The drive home is deadly quiet.
The day was ruined by me, so three blows to the head.
I took the wrong turn.
About the Creator
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insight
Expert insights and opinions
Arguments were carefully researched and presented
Keep reading
More stories from Melissa Ingoldsby and writers in Fiction and other communities.
Comments (4)
Haunting. I could read the tension. On the second line though, I think you meant "it feels worse, not "it's feels worse.
Bottomless tale 🥹but I would like to visit the Turtle 🐢 Park❗
😔 This is tough to read. My wife is an abuse survivor (as am I). Hoping you are clear of this relationship now. 💙 Great work on this piece, Melissa. Almost *too* real. Almost.
I'm hoping those three blows to the head were a matter of hitting yourself & not someone else abusing you. Not that you should not be kinder & more forgiving to yourself (I know, I struggle with that, too), but at least if it was self-inflicted you could moderate the blows to what you could handle.