6 Stages of Grief

Chapter 3 - It's Been Dark Lately

Zach : Dad? Is that really you?

Matthew : Yes, it is me. It is a great blessing for your aunt to save you from you mother.

Zach : But...I have so many questions to ask and I need your answers, Dad.

Matthew : Okay, what's your first question then?

Zach : Where were you? What happened to you the last weeks after your divorce?

Matthew : I was..with your aunt.

Zach : What?

Matthew : I...married your aunt after me and your mother got divorced.

Zach : You did what?! Why would you do that?

Matthew : She was the only who made me happy ever since. Even after the incidents that happened to my original family.

Zach : So you cheated on my mom ever since then?!

Matthew : No, son. It's not like that. Your mother was taking drugs. That's why she is acting like that. Not her usual self.

Zach : I thought you love her since then?

Matthew : She said that she doesn't love me anymore if I try to reply. But when she stopped replying, I ran home as fast as I could to check on my wife and kid.

Zach : ...

I hugged my dad after that silence.

Zach : I love you, Dad. I miss you.

Matthew : Likewise. Let's go in the house.

Rose : Wait for me, Dad!

We went into the house and started eating dinner. We had so much fun after that. It was a blast. And I slept really late. Hoping that I won't skip school.

November 14, 1989

Zach : Jeez. I hate the nerve of some people in this bus. Right, Catherine?

Catherine : Yeah I guess. Although they are still my friends.

Zach : Well, I don't know why Chris is such a dick though. He seems a nice guy at first but still I guess people still has pros and cons.

Catherine : Everyone has pros and cons. It is your choice to accept them or not.

Zach : God. Why are you at this mood?

Catherine : I don't know. Just meet me after class.

Zach : Yeah I guess.

*school bell ringing*

Zach : Man, why is Catherine a bit stressed out. I guess I'll find it later. Right now, I'll have to focus on this stupid Biology class. I kinda feel bad for Brad though. He wanted to play video games with me but I got busy with my father coming back. I guess I'll talk to him in lunch.

*school bell ringing*

Zach : Jesus, finally! Lunch time. The only freedom to eat some good food.

Brad : Oh, Hey Zach! Why didn't you come to my house?

Zach : Well, my dad came home for a reunion so it was a bit important I guess.

We both walked down the stairs and talked more about video games and music when...

Brad : Oh wait. I forgot my lunch bag at the office. I have to go get it. Save me a seat!

Zach : Heh. Look at him run. Such free spirited.

Girl : *screams*

Zach : *gasps* What was that?!

Students : What is this weirdo hearing?