Pandora's Box

28 - The truth hurts

28 - THE TRUTH HURTS

It's been two weeks now, two weeks since the fight and two weeks since I left home. And ever since Stephen hasn't stopped calling me or texting me everyday. He still insists on asking me where I am staying even though he knows I won't reply. And, as much as I hate myself for this, I secretly loved it.

I loved how he still hasn't given up on me, how persistent he is. It makes me feel wanted, needed even. And I know that pretty sure, I'm gonna give in soon.

But that can't happen. I won't let it happen. I won't let myself believe again in silly fairy tales and happy endings. I mean, I will definitely be happy when sunshine arrives, which will be in approximately two weeks. Can you believe it? I can't. Anyway, as I was saying, I will be happy with sunshine, but I won't get that happy ending with my true love just like in the books and movies. 

And even though it hurts me, it has to be done. It's better this way. 

I was broken out of my thoughts by my phone ringing, alerting me of a message. Probably from Stephen again.

Audrey, even if you don't tell me where you are, I will find you. I will find you and I will make things right. And after our talk, I'll make sure you'll never leave my side again. I miss you so, so very much. Say hi to sunshine for me. - Stephen.

I stared at the phone with a small, sad smile on my face. You'll never find me Stephen, and as much as I wanted to believe in your words, I know better. 

"Daddy says hi baby." I said, looking down on my stomach and caressing my giant baby bump. I felt sunshine move in response.

"Do you miss daddy? I'm sorry baby, that you have to be away from daddy. Mommy just needs some space and then we'll figure something out so you can still see daddy okay?"

"You'll be a good mother." I heard mother's voice and I looked up.

"Mother."

She gave me a warm smile and said, "Come on, eat breakfast with me."

Now you must be wondering what happened to the ice queen that is my mother. Well, to tell you the truth, I don't know. Though I can sense that something is not right. Don't get me wrong, I love that my mother suddenly changed, that she became the mother that I needed all those years ago, that I still needed now. I felt happy that for once, I can say that my mother loves me, because I can feel it. She comforted me when I first got here, she listened to me and not once did she tell a snarky reply or told me 'I told you so.' She was there when I just needed a shoulder to cry on and after my bawling and sobbing, she always have a Kleenex prepared so she can wipe my tears. It's like she's making up for all those Mother-daughter days at school that she missed. And I can't be any happier.

But, I also notice little things. Like how she suddenly has severe headaches and I also saw her vomiting once. And I can't help but get worried. I just got her back, I don't want to lose her soon.

We are now sitting outside, having breakfast. It was a sunny day and the birds are chirping. There's no cloud in sight and there's a warm breeze ruffling through the trees.

"Uhm, mother, I would like to ask you something." I started.

"What is it, Audrey?" She replied.

"Well, are you uhm, alright?"

She gave me a nervous laugh, and that didn't escape me.

"What are you talking about? Of course I am alright. I'm fine. Don't be silly. What made you think otherwise?"

"Well, I noticed that you're getting headaches often and I saw you vomit the other day."

She waved her hand dismissively and replied, "Oh, it's nothing my dear. It's part of getting old. Forget about it."