Black & Blue
Christine smiled at her boy and noticed him fixing his sleeves and the fresh tear stain that was left on his porcelain cheek, her smile fading. “Gustave… What happened tonight?” She asked him softly reaching for his sleeve. “I’m home early because I wasn’t needed at the theatre tonight.”
Gustave yanked his hand from his mothers reach. He didn't want to upset her, or get his father in trouble. "Nothing happened mother." he stated simply, he wanted to change the subject. "Why didn't they need you mother?" he asked, his arm still aching as he sat on the couch.
















