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One Closet Too Far
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While taking the high-speed train home, I came across a post online. “My brother-in-law is pushing thirty, but no wedding bells so far. Would it bother you if he came back to visit all the time?” The comments were all over the place. With the post blowing up, the poster started arguing with commenters. “It’s bad enough that he doesn’t start his own family, but he took one of my yogurts. I can’t stand him. “Geez. Does he know nothing about keeping boundaries? I’ve been dying to put him in his place. “I converted his room into my walk-in closet. Well, that should show him for staying here.” At that point, I stopped reading. Since I paid for the family home back then, one room would always be reserved for me. As I stepped off the train, my mother texted me. “I booked you a room at the hotel, Miles. “You might want to skip staying home this time.”
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One Closet Too Far Chapter 10
I stared at my mobile screen for seconds before smiling to myself. The grin wasn’t out of mockery but of relief. Cass clung to the fantasy to keep up with appearance, much like how the rest of the family played the role of one big, happy family. I no longer saw the need to call them out on their lies. The next day, I went to check out a newly developed complex unit. The neighborhood was in a decent location, close to my workplace. While the unit didn’t feature a lot of space, the layout was perfect and bright for me. I closed the deal right there and then, taking out a mortgage. With the keys in hand, I opened the door and stared at the bare space that was my own. The weight in my chest finally lifted. There wasn’t a room reserved for me because every inch of the place belonged to me. As I settled into my new life and contemplated ways to decorate the place, a notification from Teresa popped up on my phone. She contacted me with a new number. “Miles, I know we hav
One Closet Too Far Chapter 9
The recording captured everything, from the moment I opened the door to find the room full of clothes, to Cass barging in and confronting me, to the exchange with Thomas, Teresa, and Alexander when they returned.I had all faces pixelated and audio distorted. However, the footage laid everything bare. The dispute over the property revealed the Silvers’ sense of entitlement, Cass’ hysterics, Alexander’s threats, and Thomas and Teresa’s blatant favoritism. Not a single word was missed. Along with the video, I shared screenshots of my bank statements to prove the regular mortgage payments. I even included the receipt of the initial deposit made on the apartment and a paper trail of financial support I had provided for Thomas and Teresa. At the time, they pushed the mortgage burden onto me, unwilling to take on the high interest rates.Ironically, financial obligation became evidence working in my favor. “I paid for the apartment from the down payment to the twenty grand mont
One Closet Too Far Chapter 8
“It’s high time we put Miles in his place!”I dragged my suitcases out of the neighborhood, all on my own. The biting wind of winter cut my face, but the sting was a much-needed wake-up call. I removed myself from all the family group chats and blocked their numbers. Then, I booked the first flight out to Port Coastal. The town where I grew up, a supposed sanctuary for me to retreat to, was now a place I didn’t belong in. Back in Port Coastal, I dove straight into work. Due to my work as a leading host for a major e-commerce site, the intensity and pressure were grueling enough. I needed work to consume every waking minute to drown out the family drama back home. However, the Silvers weren’t done with me yet. At dawn three days later, I was drained and exhausted after getting off a six-hour-long live stream. My assistant, Chip, approached me with a grim look, phone in hand. “Take a look at this, Miles.” A post was going viral back home, spreading like wildfire
One Closet Too Far Chapter 7
I pulled out the photo album and flipped through the pages. Most were pictures of me in my college years and starting my career. I looked bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I had a few pictures with the family as a kid. I smiled shyly, Alexander’s arm slung over my shoulders while Teresa and Thomas stood behind us. Back then, I honestly thought we were a loving family. What a joke. I closed the album and shoved it in my luggage along with my awards and journals. These items were reminders of who I used to be, proof that I once believed in the family. Now, it was time to let them go. I zipped and locked the suitcase. Rising to my feet, I walked out without looking back. “Hold it right there, Miles!” Alexander growled from behind me,” I’ll show up at your workplace and humiliate you if you sell the place. “I’ll show everyone what a cold-blooded monster you are for throwing your family out on the street!” I paused, my head cocking back. All I could see was his face, t
One Closet Too Far Chapter 4
“We are family. Why must you be petty with me?“Besides, Cass is expecting. She’s the pride of the family now. You shouldn’t upset her. Hurry up and apologize to her now.” My parents stood there, not finding anything wrong with what Alexander had said. Taking a deep breath, I couldn’t shake off
One Closet Too Far Chapter 3
Blood rushed to my head, and my ears rang. As it turned out, I was the unwelcome brother-in-law in the post. The post was about me. I stood there, shaking with chills while burning with rage. My grip on reality was slipping fast. Just then, the sound of the door clicking echoed in the air.
One Closet Too Far Chapter 2
The original poster kept bashing her brother-in-law. “He’s constantly asking for a care package from home. Does he think the stuff is free? “Sometimes, he texts my husband late at night. How old is he anyway? He should have some boundaries. Some nerve.” I frowned. Teresa sent me some local t
One Closet Too Far Chapter 1
My mobile screen faded to black. The crowd pushed me toward the exit. Since my father, Thomas Silver, wasn’t there to pick me up, I gave him a call. “Oh, Miles. “My memory must be failing me. Your brother, Sebastian, is craving lamb this morning, so I came down to the market. It slipped my m
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