The Guitar Stars - The story of us

Chapter 15 - Dear Motherhood

My expression changes as everything in my hands falls to the ground. Tom looks over at me with a concerned look.

-"Mom?" I let out, silently almost in a crying tone

She runs towards me with open arms bringing me into a hug, but I push her away.

-"What are you doing my darling?" She speaks after almost losing her balance

-"You can't show up out of nowhere thinking I'll  hug you after a whole year," I say, crossing my arms

-"My love, it hasn't been that long" She states

-"Stop with the cutesy names Mom" I speak in an angry tone, almost shouting

-"Just tell me what you are here for" I let out with a loud sigh, still with my arms crossed

-"Well...You did see my text. I'm in urgent need of €500 "She announces, placing her hands in her jacket pockets"

Tom suddenly places his hand over me in a protective way and looks in my direction.

-"If it's such a big problem I can lend her the money" He suggests

-"That would be lo-" Mom gets cut off

-"No, absolutely not" I speak up

-"It's not the money that's the problem, it's what she will do with it that is," I say, grabbing hold of Tom's hand

She advances towards us, her hand swiftly rises as though she intends to slap me. But I take a step back, giving my mother a scared yet disgusted look.

-"Looks like you never changed," I say in a sullen tone, leading Tom into my hotel room

As we enter the room hand in hand, I slam the door behind us. The anger from the conversation was more intense than I had anticipated. I collapse onto the bed and grab the nearest pillow, using it to shield my face. A worried Tom makes a place for himself as he sits beside me, placing his hand on my stomach.

-"Everything's going to be alright," He whispers, removing the pillow guarding my face.

-"I don't know what to do with her, I feel hopeless," I say while locking eyes with him

-"I'll always be here," He places his hand on my cheek,

Our faces draw closer as we share breaths. Tom's smile widens as he leans in for a gentle kiss. We exchange smiles as we gaze into each other's eyes, enjoying the moment. Suddenly, a buzzing noise interrupts our blissful silence. I search the bed and locate my phone, which displays Marcus's name. I answer on speaker, allowing Tom to listen in on the call.

-"Hello, y/n," He starts

-"Hey Marcus, everything alright,?" I question

-"I'm calling because we have some problems," He states

-"What kind of problems," I ask with a worried frown on my face

-"I had to cancel two of your concerts because you were hospitalized. People got kind of angry. You have to make a public appearance soon, you just have to," He says in a serious tone

I sit there silently for a while thinking about a solution.

-"Have I been invited to any interviews here in Berlin?" I ask, hopeful

-"You have actually, it's tomorrow at 13.00. Do I accept it?"

-"Yes, absolutely" I respond