It’s My Party – 100 Word Microfiction Short Story

It’s My Party

“I-I-I, I understand, and if I was in your shoes I’m sure I’d be huddled in a hole somewhere crying myself to sleep every night. So please, don’t mistake my frustration for lack of understanding, that is far from the case, the fact you’re standing here and doing this with what you are facing is amazing, b-b-bit I just don’t thi-think I can do this, n-no…” he places a finger on her lips and gently shushes her through the soft smile that now adorns his face.

“You don’t need to justify yourself, I never asked you to commit to anything…