Glassheart but realistic

part 31 - a mother's advice

Red pov:

Well, after that interesting morning. It was finally time to spend more time with my mom and Maddox. We decided to take a walk around the campus while Chloe and her family went to the library. As we were walking in the garden area, I told them all the whacky things that happened within the 3 weeks of school started. Maddox seemed interested in my time traveling experiences. She wasn't even mad at the fact that I stole his watch. Maddox, at least in this timeline, has been to Auradon before. So I guess that's nice to see. It's kinda strange to think my mom, evil or nice, was the one to propose having all the vks locked up on the Isle of the lost. But if she didn't, there wouldn't even be any vks today. Mal, Evie, and all those other kids wouldn't have been born. I brushed that feeling away. My mom was happy to hear all about me and Chloe's funny goofy love moments. I then remembered the magical promise.

Red: What day is it?

Maddox: it's September 23. Why?

Red: I just remembered something.

How could i forget that. When I time traveled to the future, Chloe and I sometime this week have bound to each other with this magical promise. I needed to have a 1 on 1 talk with my mom about this matter.

Red: Hey Maddox, is it ok if i have a chat alone with my mom?

Maddox: Of course, I'll be in the courtyard. You can meet me there when you're done.

And he walked away. He's still proper as ever. I'm glad he didn't change too much. Once me and my mom and I were alone, and I found a bench.

Red: Can we sit and talk?

She hums yes and sits waiting for me to speak first.

Red: I want to know your thoughts on a few things that have been on my mind for a while now.

QoH: Oh well, what is it, darling?

I took a deep breath before asking.

Red: What do you do when you know the future but still unsure about something?

QoH: I might not follow as to what you are trying to say, but. I do know that just because you know the future doesn't mean you can't change it, for better or worse. You have free will. You just have to be careful with what you choose to do with it.... why do you ask that?

Red: Sometimes this week is when Chloe and I supposedly committed to the magical promise. When I time traveled, we did it before Oct 3th. Our friends said last week, which would be this week..... but I have some strange, strong feelings about this.

QoH: What kind of feelings?

Red: I don't know, like nervousness, fear, and confusion. I'm feeling just unsure and uneasy about this matter. Like, does Chloe even want to do it? I'm scared to do it and regret it, but I'm just as scared of not doing it and regretting it more.

I rub the sides of my upper arms, trying to calm my nerves.

QoH: A magical promise is a very big commitment, but it is also a very special one. It's ok to not be ready yet. Take time to think, feel, and process everything before making your final decision. Don't do it until you are 100% that this is what you want to do. I'm sure Chloe is just as nervous as you about it. I want you to listen to your heart carefully. It will guide you where you need to be.

My mom then gives me a big hug. I burry my head in her upper chest, trying not to cry. After a few moments of this amazing motherly hug. I didn't want to let go.

QoH: You just hug me until you're ready to let go.

I hug her tighter. Clinging on to the feeling. After a few deep breaths, I finally let go.