In Between

The News..

Have you ever dreamed of having the perfect life? The perfect house and family? Well we can't, how so you may ask. Let me tell you, because we live in a society full of shit people who don't give two fucks about anyone unless it's themselves. Nobody cares until your dead and 6 feet underground.

I sit there in agony waiting for my mother to speak. Finally she speaks.

"Honey, I went to the doctors today to get a check up." She said.

"Okay, normal." I shrugged.

" No honey, I have cancer.." she just stares at me. No, why God why?! What have I done for you to punish me this way?

"What no. Mom. This can't be true." I said getting on my knees. " What type?" I asked looking down.

"Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The doctor said I approximately have a month or less left.." hearing that made me cry even more. I just got up and ran to my room. I sat on my bed, pulled out my phone and called Aubrey.

"Come to my room please.." I said quietly, I hung up. A few seconds later she walked in. I ran into her arms.

"What's wrong?" She said lightly rubbing my back.

"My... mom." I said in between sobs.

"What about her?" She asked.

"She has leukaemia." The word a coming out of my mouth made me want to vomit. I fell to the ground, Aubrey did the same.

"Shh... it's okay." She sounds so sincere.

"She only has a month or less to live.. Aubrey this can't be real, this has to be a lie." I sobbed even more. "Oh god, why me. Why in the bloody hell does it have to be me? What did I do to deserve this?"

"My dad died.. of head collision.. The hospital called me two weeks ago." She looked down at me as I looked up.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I slowly crawledto my bed, Aubrey did the same.

"Why does it even matter? He was never a real father in my eyes. He left me when my mom died, if he would've been a real father he would've stayed. But he chose not to.. Karma's a bitch huh dad?" She laughed. I stayed quiet.

"Starbucks and mall?" I asked.

"Yeah, you need something to do to get your mind off of this." She stated getting up.

"Yeah let me take a quick shower." She nodded. I got up and walked to my bathroom. Yes my bathroom is in my room. I stripped from my clothes and got in, I washed my hair and my body. I got out, wrapped my body in a towel and walked to my closet. I got a pair of white jeans, a maroon long sleeve that hugs my curves perfectly, and a black scarf.

I put on my matching bra and underwear. I changed into the clothing that I have picked out. I walked into the bathroom and did my makeup; foundation, powder, blush, mascara, and applied eyeliner to my water line. I decided to leave my hair natural waves. I made my way back to my room and put on my black high heel boots, I'm short(5'2)and I like heels so don't judge. I grabbed my coat and purse. I walked downstairs to see Aubrey waiting on the couch, I told her to wait a second. I walked to the kitchen where my mom was.

"Aubrey and I are heading out, are you going to be okay? Do you need anything? If you need anything just ring me okay? I love you mom." I said embracing her in a tight hug.

"I'll be fine honey, go have fun. I'll make sure to call if I do need anything." She said pulling away from the hug. She placed her cold hands on my cheeks and lowered my head, to kiss my forehead. I looked up and lightly smiled. I grabbed my keys from the table, I walked towards the door and saw Aubrey already there waiting.

"Shall we?" She giggled

"We shall." I lightly laughed. We decided to take my car, we went to Starbucks first then the mall. I ordered a hot chocolate as always because it was getting a lot colder. Aubrey ordered a caramel frapp. We made our way to the mall. We went into a couple stores, I bought my mom some clothes, scarfs, and a pair of black boots. I bought myself some clothes as well and a pair of red ankle strap stilettos. After we did all of our shopping we went to the food court and ate.

"What am I going to do when my mom's gone?" I asked.

"It's just gonna be me and you Lex, we're going to have make a living. You have a job and I need to keep looking for one. Your mom and dad would want you to finish school and go to college. Get an amazing education. As do I. My parents never talked to me about college or even about getting a good career." She stated looking at me.

"But i want you to finish your school. Do it for me. For mom." I looked down. She nodded and smiled at me. We finished our food and left the mall. We arrived at home and each went to our room. Mom was already asleep, thank god it's Thursday. Aubrey and I don't have school on Friday, lucky us right? Yeah.

I got ready for bed, I put on a tank top and short shorts. I went to my closet and pulled out a shoe box and sat  down. Want to know what's in that box? Well it's where I keep my two pipes, blunt wraps,already rolled up joints, and my weed. I'm a smoker, and before you start saying it's bad for you and how it will kill me, I will tell you now, I don't give two shits.

I loaded a bowl and started smoking. This relieves the stress that I have. I continue smoking until it's all cashed out. I put everything in the box and place it where it belongs. I start walking to my bed when suddenly I get hungry. Damn it, munchies. I walked downstairs and go into the pantry, my mom bought some junk food for us. I grabbed some Oreos and chewy chips ahoy cookies. I walked to the fridge and got an Arizona tea, strawberries, a piece of angel food cake, and a pint of cookie dough ice cream from the freezer. I poured myself a glass of milk. I struggle to grab everything until finally I got it.

I quickly made my way to my room and put everything on my bed. I turn on my t.v and start looking for something to watch. The latest episode of The Vampire Diaries is on, I'm obsessed with this show. I continue watching and continue eating. I was full, I hadn't finished everything so I just set it aside. I walked to my bathroom and brushed my teeth, after I crawled into bed.

Let's see what tomorrow holds shall we. I got a text.

"Sweet Dreams Lex (: " it was Aubrey. I just smiled and set my phone on the night stand. I fear of what will happen tomorrow.

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So this is a kinda long chapter, anyway, thank you everyone for reading ☺ love you all.

~DxX