The light to my darkness

Chapter 19

It's the last day of school in the first year of high school. I changed schools because my mom didn't want me to be around the woman who threw me away after trying to take away my own life. I'm grateful for that to be honest. I hated seeing her around.

We have a little party at school. It's not a prom though; it's just a little party. All my friends have dates, and I do too. A lot of guys have asked me to go with them but I refused saying that I already have a date. I don't want to go there with anyone but her. I want to go there with my mom.

I found her in the living room when I got home. She was curled up in a blanket on the couch. When she spotted me, she adjusted herself so that the couch could fit both of us, lifted the blanket a bit from her and gestured for me to sit next to her. I followed her instructions. She put her arm on my shoulder and pulled me to her. I put my head on her shoulder. She kissed the top of my head before resting her head on mine.

"Are you free Saturday night?" I say, still in the same position.

"Yes, I am. Why? Do you wanna go somewhere?"

"Yea, I do"

"Where do you want to go?" she starts playing with my hair.

"A party at school"

"Didn't you finish school?"

"I did, but they said they're having a party. It's like a prom, but not really a prom at the same time"

"Do you have a date?"

"I've been asked out by few boys but I let them know I already have a date even though I haven't asked that person if they can go yet"

"You should ask them love. I'm sure they'll say yes"

I stay silent for a moment.

I gently pull away of the cuddling position, stand up 'til I'm facing her, kneel down on one knee and say "Mom, you've been there for me since the first day we met. You always make me feel safe and secure. You always help me and make me feel better. You always make me smile and laugh. Nobody makes me feel loved more than you do. I've never felt this way for anyone else. I'm in love with you. I can't believe you're my mommy now. I'm so honored to call you 'mom'. Not many people get to experience this kind of love and I'm very lucky to have that. It's my unique flex. Even though you're not my real mom, I love you more than I have ever loved her. And since you're the only one I love that much and the only one I enjoy spending time with, would you be my date on Saturday?"

Her eyes are filled with tears as she says "Oh my Lord"

Few tears escape her eyes "Of course, I would love to, my angel. I love you" she pulls me into her arms.

This is going to be so much fun.

We bought dresses, put on some make up and I let her style my short hair. My dress was black while hers was purple. My make-up was gothic while hers was angelic.

Different aesthetics check. I smile at thought.

When we got there, people started eyeing me. Some of the boys I turned down were a bit shocked.

"Who is she?" one of my classmates, John, asks.

I look at her and say with a smile on my face "My mother"

She smiles back.

"Who brings their mom as their date to a party?" someone laughs.

"Me" I say "Got a problem with that?"

We ignore everyone as we make our way to a table where all my friends were; Lisa, Jules, Nita and Lily. They were the only people I felt comfortable around in the school. They're the best. They don't know much about me, but they're really nice. I like them.

The party turned out to be incredible. We had so much fun. We danced, laughed, chatted...

  When the party hit its ending, Mrs. Heavenly and I-

Oh wait, no.

My mom and I decided to go to the supermarket to get some snacks and go to our favorite place.

We got there in less than 5 minutes since the market was near the beach.

We decided to stay in the car since it was dark.

"Thank you for going with me today. I had so much fun" I look at her.

"Thank you for asking me to be your date. I loved being there with you Angela" she smiles.

I've been seeing that smile every day, but my heart still goes crazy at its sight.

Gosh, I love her.