Hearing the news about my mother destroyed me... I didn't know what I was more upset about... my mother lying to me and having that selfish affair in the first place, or Mark letting everyone lie to me and keep me in the dark. I didn't really want to talk to either of them. And I didn't see that changing any time soon.
Doctor: Before we get started, you need to know your blood pressure is really high. Is everything okay?
Twinkle: Everything is far from okay. I'm not really in a good place with either of the potential fathers... and I'm not speaking to my mother.
Doctor: I see. Can I give you some advice?
Twinkle: Sure.
Doctor: Always remember that you can't control the actions of other people. You can only worry about yourself and the choices YOU make.
Twinkle: You're right. Sometimes that's hard to remember.
Doctor: You're making a good choice right now. Testing for the mitochondrial DNA is a smart choice.
Twinkle: How soon can I get back the results?
Doctor: I have a friend at the lab, it will still take several weeks... but I'll put a rush on it.
Twinkle: Thank you. I'm really worried.
Doctor: I suggest you push it out of your mind until then. Keep that blood pressure down.
Twinkle: I'll try...
Outside...
It's a text from Mark!
(Texting- Mark: I know I'm not your favorite person right now... but I really want to see you. Meet me by the lake in an hour. I'm not going to take no for an answer.
(Texting- Twinkle: I'm really sorry, but... I need some space, Mark.
(Texting- Mark: Space?! NOW?!
(Texting- Twinkle: I need to process everything and I need to do it in my own time.
(Texting- Mark: So you can run back into Shawn's arms?! It's so back and forth with you, Twinkle!
(Texting- Twinkle: That's not fair!
(Texting- Mark: Whatever. You know how much I love you and you still do this. Text me when you're done with your space.
(Twinkle felt very disappointed.)
The next day...
Mrs. Rae: Teddy, it's been so long... what are you doing here?
Teddy: Something I should have done a long time ago. Apologizing for what happened between us.
Mrs. Rae: It hardly matters now. What's done is done. We never should have had that affair.
Teddy: Maybe not. But it still matters, and my son is furious with me all over again.
Mrs. Rae: I know the feeling. I'm going through the same thing with my daughter.
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Dear, Mona.
RomanceMark was my childhood love.. Until the day he disappeared without a trace. What happens when he returns? Is forgiveness possible? and what happens next.....
