Lisa's POV
Two days ago since my mother left. Our first day without her was kinda difficult for me. This little girl always behind me, following me wherever I go. And on the first night, she followed me into my room and I know because she's scared, that was one thing I found out about her-she's scared of the dark and being alone. So in order for her not to come into my room and sleep like last time, I accompany her in her room and stayed until she fell asleep before I went to my room to rest.
The next day she woke up, she looked like a lost puppy outside her room looking for her owner. I came out of my room and when she saw me, she said
"There you are" then she smiled at me. The heck?! Her voice sounded so angelic and her smile is adorable.
"Let's head downstairs and have breakfast" I said and she nodded her head with a messy hair
She went straight to the dining table and sit while looking at me. Watching me how I prepare our breakfast.
Today, here we are watching the series we have been watching since the last time we watched together. I prepared chips and soda for the both of us and she sat quietly, eating while watching. I realised that I've been so mean to this girl the first time she came here. And now I feel a little guilty because of it. I should have treated her nicely and did not act arrogantly. But at that time, I could not bother myself to act nice and feel hate instead because the training I had with mom is so important to me. I considered it as bonding for us mother-daughter.
"Let's go out today. I want to stroll" I said and she looked at me and nod
"Okay, Lisa"
I turned off the tv, clean our mess and headed towards the door.
"Let's go" when suddenly I felt something soft and small hand holding my left hand. When I look at it, I glanced at her. I saw her smiling at me. I just sigh and let her held my hand
Walking around the area makes people look at us and some asked if we both lost or do we have an adult with us. So, we aren't allowed to go out without an adult accompanying us now?
"Hi, are you two lost?" An elder man went infront of us and asked. I unconsciously hid Jennie behind me
"No we aren't lost. Me and my sister just wanted to eat something so we decided to stroll around"
"Okay, lady. Take care you two" then he was looking at Jennie behind me. What the fucking hell you're looking at?!
I held Jennie's wrist and walked towards the nearby food stall
"Let's eat" I said the bought two sticks of fish cakes and after paying we sat down on the available seats
After few minutes "Are you done?" She nods
"Then, let's go home now before the sky turns dark"
Minutes before we arrived at home. Finally. I prepare dinner so we can rest early. We ate peacefully and head in her room. When the clock strikes at 10 pm, she's already fast asleep so I stepped out of her room and went to mine. I took a shower then lie on the bed. After rolling over and over on my bed, I still could not sleep. My mind occupied by the little girl.
Jennie.
If her parents died and did not survive the accident and would be transferred to Child Care Facility, I wouldn't be able to see her anymore. And part of something in me feels not quite right. Sad. Pity. Disappointed? I must say that within a week since her stay here, I got attached to her maybe because she's so annoying, innocent, adorable and pretty little girl. Or is it because she somewhat became my sister because I don't have one. We both actually had none. I don't know. Maybe? It's really a pity that she will become alone, growing up without parents. And it bothers me. The hell. Maybe I just need some sleep. I'll be fine and I don't care about her. I hate her, remember?
I woke up the next day because of the sound coming from my phone. So I grabbed and answered it
"Who's this?"
"Are you still sleeping, Lisa?" The voice of my mother came from the other end and my eyes flew open
"Just woke up. What happened? Are you coming home?"
"No, not yet. The two were in a vegetative state so, I need to extend my stay here. Are you and Jennie both fine?"
"Okay. Yes we are fine. Don't worry about us, take care of yourself there"
"Maybe one of these days I'll come home to get Jennie and bring her here to see her parents. I think it's time for her to know the situation so she'll be ready in the future. I don't think there's a time left for her parents. It really breaks my heart that two of my family will be leaving soon. Their daughter, Oh god" she began to sob heavily
"Mom, you have to be strong. I know you are strong"
"Yes, you are right. I'll be home soon. Maybe two days from now when I settle some things here I go and get Jennie. Help her to prepare, Lisa"
"She's leaving? Is she coming back?" I slightly panicked honestly when I heard she's leaving
"I don't know, dear. It will depend on the situation. By the way, I need to go now. Take care. I'll call you guys again, love you" she did not wait for my reply then hung up
