I remember once I was doing dishes late at night, I was visiting my parents while uni was off. I was focused on my task. Unfortunately, I had failed to notice a figure creeping up to the window. My eyes were locked down to the dishes going through each cup. For whatever reason I looked up.. there was a grin with eyes, teeth illuminated by the light coming through the window and nothing more. My legs buckled slightly and I lost grip of the cup I had been holding. My breath stilled, I didn't know what to do. In that moment I was so sure some horror monster had come to life.
It was my dad. I was so scared and it was my dad. I didnt ask why he did that but I couldnt tell if he was trying to give me a nice surprise - 'hello, i'm back home' - or to be a cruel prank. Regardless when I visit my parents home and walk past that window at night I shiver for a second. I can't bring myself to ask him 'why?!' he did that, I feel like if I talk about it it'll be made real.