I could feel the tears stinging in the back of my eyes but I couldn't hold them back. I just let them fall. I quickly put the note in my locker and put all the books and things I needed for homework and slammed my locker closed. I started to walk away but Brent stopped me.
I dropped the rose to the ground and stomped on it. The tears kept coming but I couldn't stop. I pushed my way past the crowded hallway and caught many stares at me. I couldn't hear anyone.
The note was too much.
I didn't know if it was true. I quickly ran to my car and called my mother. No answer. I drove to the hospital and walked in. I ran up the front desk. I asked if my mother was in the hospital.
"I'm so sorry Miss. Your mother was in a terrible car accident and isn't doing very well. I'm so sorry." In speechless. The tears start to fall and don't stop. The note read:
Dear Sarah,
You probably don't know why I'm talking to you or why I should be because of the incident, but I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I know we used to be family friends and we dated for a while until we broke up. I wish I could tell you why but I just can't. I hope we can be back to good friends and since your dad is out of town I'm coming over tonight and bringing dinner. can't wait to see you,
Nate
This guy has the nerve to talk to me? Last time we talked was in middle school when we dated and he broke up with me randomly. Then later after the breakup I started to date Brent. Best decision of my life. Then again, he's the only one who understands me and knows truly everything about me.
"Excuse me? Miss?" I snap out of my daydreams and go back to reality. She could be okay. My mother could be fine. She will be okay. She's strong. " Did you hear anything I said?" I shook my head. " Your mother is in a coma. You can go visit her on the fourth floor room 427A hall."
I nod quickly and thank her and run up the stairwell not wanting to wait for the elevators. When I arrive at my mothers room, out of breath, she's lying on her bed, eyes closed looking so peaceful. I held her hand and lied on the floor and fell asleep. I woke up at 4:30pm and quickly get up hoping she would be awake but no luck.
"Hang in there mom. Everything is going to be okay." I assure her even though she can't hear me. I kiss her cheek and leave.
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By the time I get home it's almost 5. I sit down at my desk and start my homework. Yes, I have homework on the first day of school but it only took me an hour. It's 6 and I finished my homework and I'm lying on my bed only for a moment until I hear a knock on the door.
I change into sweat pants and a tank top and don't bothered to take off my make up. I opened the door without even look at who was there and walked away into the family room and lied down on the couch and closed my eyes.
"Hey, you okay?" that's when I realized that this wasn't Nate. It was Brent. I nodded my head and he lied down next to me. I put my head against his chest and just listened to his heart beat. I slowly fell asleep as he played with my hair.
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I woke up to loud yelling. I could see it was Nate and Brent. I quickly stood up and looked at them. They just continued yelling so I walked away and into the kitchen. I saw that Nate had brought over his famous lasagna and decided to make a plate. After I heated it up, I sat down and started to eat. Both of the boys stopped yelling and looked at me.
"What? I'm starving." Neither of them answered and we sat in an awkward silence for a while until I broke it. "Make a damn plate and I will explain." And they did so. They made plates and sat down at the table.
"Okay. Brent this is Nate. Nate was an old family friend and was also my ex boyfriend. When he heard, he left me a note in my locker saying he would come over and bring dinner because my dad was out of town." I took a deep breath and continued." Nate this is my boyfriend Brent. Now, may I ask why you too were screaming at each other?" They exchanged looks and finally Brent spoke.
"It was nothing don't worry. But what you mean by when he found out? what did he find out and why can't your mom make dinner? where is she?" I lost it. I couldn't stop the tears and I just couldn't explain. Thankfully Nate was there to explain.
"Her mother... she was in a car accident and is in a coma." Nate whispered quietly. I quickly wiped away the tears from my face.
"She's going to be fine." I assured them and gave them a weak smile. I stood up and walked back into the kitchen and rinsed off my plate and put it into the dishwasher. I excused myself and went into the bathroom. There I washed off the running mascara on my face so I didn't look alien-like.
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It was already 9:30 when the movie "The Blind Side" ends. It was so sad but I didn't have any tears left in me to cry.
"Alright. I'm gonna go but text me if you need anything ok?" I nod my head and give a weak smile.
"Okay thank you Nate." Nate left and now it's just Brent and I in awkward silence until he pulls me into a hug. He squeezes me and holds me close.
"Your mothers going to be fine." He whispers into my hair. I nod in assurance not being able to talk because the tears might fall.
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