Chase and Madelyn: A love story

Chapter 39

Madelyn's POV:

I woke up early the next morning. I planned to meet with my mom before she had to go to work. Chase was still sleeping. He had been sleeping in a lot more recently, sometimes even until 12 or 1 PM which was unlike him. He stirred as I got out of bed and opened his eyes.

"Hi baby." I whispered.

"Where are you going?" He croaked.

"Seeing my mom for coffee. I'll be back in an hour." I replied.

He nodded and yawned.

"Are you ok? Do you want me to stay?" I asked worriedly.

"No, go. I'm gonna go back to sleep." Chase said as he turned on his side.

"Ok, I'll see you later. I love you." I said while bending down to kiss his cheek.

"Love you too." Chase responded quietly.

I got dressed and drove downtown to a small local coffee shop where I was meeting my mom. As I approached the door, I noticed a few people pointing and whispering about me, but I didn't really have time to stop or take a picture. I waved and smiled at them instead which made them giddy.

My mom was already sitting in the corner with two coffees. I walked over to greet her.

"Am I late? How long have you been waiting?" I asked while hugging her.

"Don't worry, I got here early. I ordered a latte with oat milk for you." She replied.

"Thank you." I said as I sat down across from her.

"How are you Honey?" She asked.

I sighed.

"What's going on?" My mom asked again. She could sense that something was wrong.

I tilted my head back as my eyes brimmed with tears, hoping they wouldn't fall onto my cheeks.

"Are you feeling bad again?" She asked wondering if I had slipped back into my old and unhealthy habits.

I shook my head. "No, it's not that. It's Chase." I replied.

My mom looked confused. "What do you mean?" She asked while reaching her hand out to hold mine. After she did that, the tears began to fall and I quickly wiped them away and sniffled.

"He's not doing well, I'm worried about him." I said.

I suddenly became aware of the fans from earlier outside taking pictures through the window of the coffee shop. I normally don't bat an eye to people taking pictures of me, it's become normal even though it's a total invasion of privacy. But now was a terrible time. I was crying, and I was also with my mom. My parent's privacy is sacred and I try not to put them in positions that make them feel uncomfortable.

My mom noticed me looking at the people outside.

"Do you want to go somewhere else?" She whispered.

I nodded and we stood up. We passed the fans on the way out but walked quickly to pass them. My mom placed her hand on my back to guide me to her car. Once we were secure in her car in the parking garage, I let out a loud cry.

My mom rubbed my back.

"It's ok, Sweetie. Let it out." She said.

My head was buried in my hands.

"I'm sorry that happened out there. You deserve some privacy." She said sympathetically.

I nodded.

"Talk to me about what's going on." My mom said.