10 Days to the End.

Summary

The narrator reflects on their past as a tyrant during school days, feeling fear at the thought of police involvement. They navigate a complicated relationship with a parent, who offers gifts and seeks their help with his child. The situation escalates into a dinner where the narrator hints at a deeper relationship, but it leads to a police interruption due to a report of illegal activities. The narrator feels wronged and confronts the police, asserting their rights as an ordinary citizen. However, the encounter ends with the man losing interest, leaving the narrator confused and feeling that their fleeting happiness has vanished once again.

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