Unexpected Week

Day 6. Unlucky day

- Ekaterina! Come here! We are going to take a picture - screamed my mother from far away. I was looking at some flowers and specially at a worm that was crawling up a flower.

- Coming mommy! - I screamed back standing up and brushing off the dirt of my clothes. I began to run but when I was near my parents I fell.

- Are you ok? - said my father approaching to me.

- Yes, I'm ok. I'm strong, just like you - I smiled at him.

- Of course you are - he pat my head and help me stood up.

- Ok, get closer and give me a big smile - said the man that was going to take the picture.

I opened my eyes and found myself in the white room from the hospital. It had been a while since I last dreamed about my parents. The visit from my mother left a big impression on me. Especially her apologize; I didn't see that coming. I just asked myself why did Charles still acted like a jerk when he had already told the truth to my mom. Could me being with Bobby had anything to do? I knew he was jealous but that was just stupid. Setting that aside there was something that was still lingering inside my mind.

Flashback

I was sobbing while my mother was crying. Her, apologizing was the least I could expect from her but she was so sincere that made me realize that she was having a hard time too and that I was just selfish that I had no idea she took the worst from the divorce. I moved my hand and put it on one of hers. She looked at me and clutched my hand between hers. I really missed her warm touch. Saying we didn't get along was a lie, I just resented her for not believing me.

-It's ok mom. Thanks for telling me this. I didn't know you were carrying such a burden. I just hope you get the happiness you deserve with Mark - she smiled at me while cleaning her tears away.

-It was hard for you too. I'm sorry for not knowing.

- There's no need to keep things from the past. We can turn the page and go on.

- Yes, you are right. More importantly, there's something else I came here for - her face turned a bit serious and nervous.

- Something else?

- Yes... you see. It's been a year since I married Mark and we are happy together with his little girl. She, your little sister now, and Mark too, they want to meet you - I didn't know what to say at that moment. All this meeting thing meant I would have a family once again - And if possible I would like you to come live with us. I know you have a life here but I want you to taste what a family is again.

For some seconds my mind went blank. I never, ever thought of having a family again. Since the moment my father left, and then me leaving my mother I thought a family was the least I needed. But I was wrong, I wanted one so badly, just like any kid with a disfunctional family. I wanted that warmth again and the opportunity to have it was right before me. My tears began to fall. Tears of happiness.

- I... I will meet them - I said between sobs. She tightly hugged me and I did as well.

- I'll give them the good news. Then I'll call you. You can take that guy of yours, he looks like a nice person.

- My guy? - I looked at her face.

- The one living in your appartment. You are in a relationship, right? He is the kind of person that can make happy the ones around him. So, I hope he remains by your side.