A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.
— Cardinal Mermillod
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"Who is back ?" I think to myself .
The sound of thunder breaks me out of my reverie . It is so cloudy that the vast sky is overcast . The fact that I'm alone in the car park is eerie and the breeze that is caressing my skin send chills down my spine.
I quickly get in my car , ignite the engine before hitting the road . Faint drizzle hits the windshield of my car , obscuring my sight . I turn on the wiper and it begins doing its job . This is what is nice with technology , it doesn't ask .
I switch on the radio and insert my favorite CD album whilst my other hand handles the steering wheel . Song is a good way to cease the mixed feelings I'm having , fear , wary and boredom .
"Got it ! Yeah!" I yelled in triumphant as if I have won the Miss Universe .
I dance while Sorry by Justin Bieber blare out from the speaker . I move my body and head with the beat , imagining myself in Justin's dance video . The beat is catchy .It pretty much looks like I'm having a wild party in the car despite the bad weather the mother Earth throw at us . So chaotic .
My mind drifts off to the other day I got involved in a minor car accident . It is as bad as ended up getting some bruises and stitches on my face. This is the reason why I am not so fond of rainy day. It brings back many unwanted and sad memories .
Back when I was having my sixteenth birthday , she promised to celebrate it with me. I was all dressed up and waiting for her to take me out . Hours passed until fatigue overcame me . I fell asleep on the couch with the sound of rain accompanying me .
Something soft caressed my cheek and it made me feel so pumped up to greet the presence of my mum.
" Mum !?" I jolted up with a smile plastered on my face .
"No , honey .Your mum told me she couldn't make it . Come , let's cut the cake together ."My sweetest Grandma said .
Suddenly , I hear a 'ping' from my phone indicating that I have received a message . I have been losing my concentration lately. I contemplate whether or not I should check the message as I'm curious and afraid to risk my life at the same time .
Round one , fear outpowers curiosity. So , I just leave my phone on my side , unattended.
My phone rings again . Argh ! What is up with these people messaging me ? Curiosity is killing me so I do what is supposed to be done . I try reaching my phone with my eyes on the road but what I can grab was air . I have a glimpse at the passenger seat and my phone is on the ground . How did it get there ?
Identifying its location , I grab it . Odds is on my favor as I hold my phone in my grip . I have my fingerprint scanned to unlock my phone .
I tap the message button .I don't see this coming . I should be able but I'm still giving chance because people change right ? There is always good in people , it just doesn't shine .
Honey , I don't think I would be able to go home today . I'm sor...
I do not get to finish reading the message . The sound of honk gains my attention back on the road . As I look at the road , I'm heading straight towards a car . A pick up truck , perhaps ? I'm in the opposite lane for heaven's sake .
Everything happens in slow motion as my car approaches the truck . I can't do anything as if I'm paralyzed by fear and shock but I remember doing one thing , pressing the brake paddle as hard as I can .
I brace myself for the impact that is about to come before my face landed gracefully on the steering wheel . I feel some blood trickling down my lips as I close my eyes , isolating myself from the pain . I hum some prayer and let the darkness consume me .
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