For The Love of a Daughter

Chapter Sixteen: The Thing On The Grass

Chapter Sixteen: The Thing On The Grass

* Later That Evening*

After Olli talked to me, I instantly felt better, even if that meant I have to apologize to my mum. After I cooled down a bit, and we just ate food and just talked and did normal stuff. I agreed that I'd go apologize to mum tomorrow. We basically reviewd the plan for tomorrow- I'd apologize to mum, then after that we'll go out somewhere to eat as we are going to be too lazy to cook, then we'll just go walk around in the city, and I guess we'll do a bit of shopping on the way.

So, it was set. I was going to go apologize to her and there's nothing that can stop me or change my mind. I sat in bed, reviewing over the things that I'd say tomorrow... 

"I'm sorry, mum, for going crazy at you and saying such bad things to you... I mean, it's just that you've changed so much after Dad died..."

"I'm sorry, mum, will you forgive me?"

"Aha, I was on my period yesterday, sorry for blowing up, aha!"

"Sorry for yesterday."

"Sorry."

All the ways that I'd say it was going through my mind, but not one sounded just right. I sighed in defeat,  I don't know, I guess I'll just wing it...? I got out of bed and opened my door and walked to the door of Olli's room, "Goodnight, Olli... And thanks." I said, he looked up at me. He chuckled. "Thanks for what?" he asked. I let out a soft chuckle, "Thanks for being a great friend," I said as he smiled.  "Night, Olli." I said before he could say or ask anything else. "Night, Leslie." he said after me.

I was now under the blankets, lights off, door closed and night lights on. I was comfortable in the bed, my legs shifting around the blankets, I snuggled my cherry scented teddy bear that I managed to grab before exiting Dad's house. The light pitter patter of the rain outside reassured me, it calmed me.

I began thinking a little bit more about things, and that's when my mind gave up and I fell in a deep sleep with the sound of the rain hitting the roof and the windows.

*Next Morning* 

I shifted around in my bed before waking up. I opened my eyes and looked around, light shining through the window. I rubbed my eyes and got out of bed, I stretched my hands over my head and bent my back towards the floor. I went to my curtains and drew them. It was sunny and nice, but from here, I could tell it was somewhat kind of breezy/chilly. 

I put my hand on the window, it was cold, but not too cold. I walked away from the window and yawned as I exited my room and went into my bathroom. I switched on the light and saw the mess that appeared in front of me in the mirror. My hair messy and tangled, dry drool on the side of my mouth; I looked horrendous. 

I groaned at the sight and quickly exited the bathroom and went back to my bed side table to get my phone, I then walked into the bathroom with my phone. I put on some quiet slow- tempo songs as I brushed my teeth, washed my face and showered.

* * * 

After I was done drying up, I picked my outfit for the day. As it looks chilly outside, I slipped on a pair of skinny jeans, a tribal print sweater and I had my fuzzy black and white polka dotted socks; and I'm going to wear my black converse with it. Anyway, I went to the kitchen, phone in hand. It is11:45 and Olli is already up and eating cereal at the table.

I walked in swiftly, "Good morning," I greeted. "Morning," Olli saidback to me. "so, you're going to do it?" Olli asked, referring to me apologizing. I have to admmit, when I yelled at her, I felt kind of bad... "yeah." I said as I poured milk into my bowl. I finally sat at the table and we ate in silence.