grief (n.) • deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.
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chéri | ivy
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"Hey chéri."
"Hi."
"How are you?"
"Fine."
". . . What happened?"
"Nothing, it's fine."
"Chéri, I have known you for so long now."
"I'm just tired right now."
"I know. But something else is bothering you."
". . . My mom may die."
"Oh, I am assuming you feel . . . scared and maybe nervous?"
"Yeah . . . how did you know?"
"My aunt passed away when I was ten."
"That must've been hard."
"It was. Whenever a family member I was close to passed away. It would leave this huge hole in my heart."
"How did you get through it?"
"You really think your mom is going to . . ?"
"She looks sick biscotto. I need-want to be ready."
"I understand."
"Well, how did you get past it?"
"I have not gotten over it."
"But it's almost been eight years . . . right?"
"Yeah. But she was like a mother to me. I loved her more than my actual mother. She took care of me and she was always there for me. It does not matter how long ago it happened. She was always there for me and I will never move on and get over it. But that is just me, your reaction might be different."
"Yeah, maybe . . . I d-don't want h-her to die biscotto."
"I know baby, but you have to have hope. I will always be here for you."
". . . S-Sorry. I can't stop c-crying."
"It is okay to cry chéri."
"Thank you for being here f-for me."
"You thank me way too much."
"You deserve a lot more than a thank you."
". . ."
". . ."
"Yeah, maybe I do. But for now, you are all I need."
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