Last time, Rii came home, and they engulfed our dad in anger.
My mom called. Hi Izzy, how is your week? Knowing your father, he spazzes about something. Rachelle replied. A few minutes ago, actually. I replied. Your father was emotionally and psychologically abused. Your grandparents were tiger parents. Izumi, I am a psychologist, your father is a victim of emotional and physiological abuse. He isn't aware of it. Rachelle replied. Mom, are you saying dad needs counseling? I asked. Yes, he needs counseling. Rachelle replied. I looked at him and shook my head. He hasn't realized that was abuse. His siblings, either. It's unfortunate. Rachelle replied. Mom, why did you call? I asked. Let me talk to your father, Izumi. Rachelle replied. Dad, my mom wants to talk to you. I replied. He answered. What do you want, Rachelle? Shiki asked. Telling from your disgruntled tone. Rii went out with a guy. You still haven't forgiven yourself, have you? Rachelle asked. From your silence, I give it a yes. Rachelle replied. Why did you really call? Shiki asked. To check in on Izumi. Rachelle replied. She informed me of what is going on. You need to get counseling, Shiki. I told you once before. Rachelle replied. I do not need it. Shiki replied. Yes, the f••k you do. You saw how you terrified Rii. You didn't think about until you saw her cry. Rachelle replied. Shiki looked at Rii. Now go back and apologize. Put Izumi back on the phone. Rachelle replied. He did. Natsu looked surprised. I talked to my mom. What did you say? I asked. He is calmer. Natsu thought. She grabbed the phone from me. Rachelle, what did you do to him? Natsu asked. If you wonder Natsu, I just talked to him. Shiki may be my ex, but I have to inform him about his behavior. He took out his frustrations on poor Rii. He said he was going to take things away as privileges. Rachelle replied. Yes, he never gotten furious before. Natsu replied. Shiki and his siblings are victims of tiger parenting. Rachelle replied. What? Natsu asked. Yes. He had no one to tell about it. You feel sorry for him, to be honest. Rachelle replied. It surprised me how my mom calmed him. He went to talk to Rii. Oh mom, did I get any mail? I asked. No Izzy, no one loves you. Rachelle replied. That's mean even for your standards, Dr. Rachelle Amori LaFromboise, Ph D. I replied. Whatever you say, little girl. Rachelle replied. My mom and I laughed. Oh, when you come back I will be out. You know who is trying to shoot his shot again. Rachelle replied. Mom just date him. I replied. Hell no, I was dating your dad when I met him. They were roommates, to be exact. He broke us up on purpose so he could swoop me up. He, your father or I didn't know I was pregnant with you, Izumi. Rachelle replied. Mom, he's a scumbag. Don't date him. Yes, Izumi. This is what I am talking about. You have your father's naïveté. Rachelle replied. That's mean mom and you know it. I replied. Stop acting like a little punk. Rachelle replied. I'm not punk. I replied. Have a great day, Izzy. Rachelle replied. Thanks mom, you too. I replied. She hung up. Rii wake over to me. You and your mom are talking to each other like equals. Rii replied. No it's not that. They are very close. She is still respectful to her mom. Shiki replied. Yes, my mom just has her drama here and there. My mom is beautiful and a physiologist as well. The misogynistic tendencies begin. She starts shutting down those men at every turn. I replied. Sounds like your mom. She is beautiful but has a mouth on her. Shiki replied. I never seen her before. Rii replied. Imagine Izumi with bangs, long curly strawberry blonde hair, olive colored skin and big light blue gray eyes. Shiki replied. Oh my, she sounds like model. Rii replied. Not really. This is her before she went to work before I left. Oh my, Izumi that is your mom? Rii asked. Yes. I replied. She has many guys wanting her attention? Rii asked. Too many to count. I replied. Other than my mom, are you ok Rii? I asked. I'm feeling better. Rii replied. Now tell me what that was about? I want to know, girl. I replied. Rii sighs and laughs. Shiki looks and smiles.
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