Glassheart but realistic

Part 47 - Chloe's childhood

Chloe pov: 

It's been a few days since Red got sick. I would not let her leave the bed or anything the whole day. I also made sure she knew that her mom was in no rush for her work. So once she felt better, I let her paint again. I still can't believe no one has taken care of her when she was sick in Wonderland. There's still so much I'm still learning about her. This experience definitely shows me a side of life I never even knew could exist. Seeing her all vulnerable and sick made me wanna make her life 10 times better in every way possible.

Red: What are you thinking about? Usually, you're the chatty one while we're out on our walks.

I snap out of it. I completely forgot we were out walking after supper.

Chloe: Oh, um, I was just thinking about....

I was looking at the floor. Red then stops us and makes me face her, lifting my chin up.

Red: Yes?

Chloe: I was just thinking how sad your childhood was.... I can't imagine ever growing up like that.

I look back down sad, trying to avoid her eyes.... I can see in the corner of my eye how she's concerned.

Red: Chloe, I know your childhood is different than mine.... I know we didn't grow up the same.... is there something wrong?

Chloe: I just wish you never had to experience life like that.... no child should.

I started to almost tear up. Red gently grabbed my wrist and walked to a nearby bench to sit. Not letting go, she asked the 1 question I fear she might have.

Red: ok Chloe, can you tell me about your childhood so I can maybe understand your side?

I didn't want her to ask that. She already thinks my life is perfect. She'll probably just see me as a spoiled brat or something.

Chloe: You really want to know?

I asked her once more, and she eagerly nodded.

Chloe: ok, fine, I'll tell you... but please, I hope you don't see me differently for it.

Red: I won't.... I just wanna know more about you.

I take a deep breath.

Chloe: Well, I was born and raised in Cinderellasburg. My parents have always been crazy in love. You met my brother Chad already.... I um.....

I stopped myself, I didn't want to finish that sentence. Red notices and half rolls her eyes.

Red: Chloe, nothing you say will make me see you differently. Why does this bother you so much?

She holds my hand, rubbing her thumb on the back of it.

Chloe: Remember when you kinda saw me as this princess goody two shoes?..... well thats kinda true. I got pretty much everything I ever wanted in life, but then I met you, and I learned things about your life, and it just makes me feel like I don't deserve all the things u got. I had the perfect t life growing up.... I just didn't want you to see me as this spoiled princess who gets whatever she wants.... no matter how true it may be.

Red: Chloe.....

Red pauses for a second before continuing.

Red: I know you.... I'm still learning about you and your life. I know my childhood wasn't great or anything, but thanks to you, I know that what I thought was normal for the longest time isn't actually normal for most. I had my mom and sometimes Maddox, and they raised me. Maddox helped me a lot, but there's a lot he wasn't allowed to tell me about, or my mom would've gotten rid of him. At first, yeah, I might even have been a little envious of your life, but because I have you now as my lover.... I'm no longer jealous of it. Do you wanna know why?