*Eli's P.O.V*
"I'm glad you're eating dinner here." My mom said as we both were in the kitchen.
My mom had made some BBQ chicken with some mashed potatoes and the smell just courses through the kitchen, bringing a rich smell to the atmosphere. It's delightful.
"I can't be in the basement all the time." I said as I took a bite out of the chicken.
"It's understandable though because you're going through a lot right now."
"I'm fine, mom."
"Are you really, son?" My mom then asked me.
Am I actually fine? Or am I just pretending so that people can quit worrying about me? It's honestly hard to believe anything nowadays.
"Let's talk about something else." I said, avoiding the question.
And maybe me dodging the question would let my mom know what my answer is. She would already know.
"What's been going on lately?" The next question my mom asked.
My nerves were getting the best of me after my mom asked me that question. She doesn't know about me taking a break from karate and I know soon enough, I would have to tell her.
The anticipation was making it hard to swallow each bite. I can't keep quiet any longer about the situation. My decision.
Finally, I mustered up the courage to speak.
"Mom," I said, my voice shaky. "I have something I need to tell you."
Her eyes met mine, and I could see the concern in them. "What is it, Eli?"
Taking a deep breath, I explained my decision, "I decided to take a break from karate."
"How come?" She asked, still concerned.
"It felt like the right thing to do." I said, softly, avoiding her eyes. "I wanted to get back into karate but after everything that has happened lately, I couldn't help but think that maybe not doing karate was a good thing."
"Honey, I know you're upset at Sam but you don't have to stop karate."
"I needed to take a step back."
"And how are you feeling about taking a step back from karate?"
"It's nice to not be apart of an environment that's full of drama." I said. "If I'm involved with karate, drama is all there is. This break just needed to happen. And a part of me feels relieved."
"Are you going to quit karate altogether?" My mom then asked me.
"For now.." I said, ".. yes."
All in all, it's a temporary break. Let me be by myself and I don't have to worry about drama. I shouldn't have to worry about drama. I'm almost going to be a senior in high school. I don't need to be worrying about shit.
"I hate knowing that you're hurting, Eli."
I shrugged. "Well, it's not the first time."
As I finished sharing my struggles with my mom, a heavy silence settled between us. I glanced up and saw a sadness in her eyes that I hadn't noticed before.
It was as if my words had struck a chord deep within her. The weight of my confession hung in the air, making it hard to swallow the next bite of BBQ chicken and mashed potatoes.
We sat there, each lost in our own thoughts, the clinking of cutlery the only sound breaking the silence.
I could feel the tension in the room, a mix of emotions swirling around us. The heaviness of the moment made it difficult to find the right words to bridge the gap between us.
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