Heart Strings

CHAPTER 2

Light shone into my room through the windows. I woke up, screaming "MOM!". The same nightmare again. It's been 2 years since mom died. And I haven't gotten much of sleep since then. I sat up rubbing my eyes then yawned. The clock said 8 o'clock. " What the.....I slept for 2 hours only!" I thought to myself. Then there was a knock on the door.

Knock knock

"Miss Leah, breakfast is served"

"Oh thank you Uncle Vishnu!"

He gave me a warm and gentle smile and placed the tray on the dressing table. He's our butler.

I got out of bed and walked towards the window. Fresh breeze blew in. And there it was, Mumbai city. Yup I was in India! My mother's home.

After washing up and stuff. I went down to the hall. And there was Dad. Sitting on the couch. I ran towards him.

" DADDDDDYYYYYY!!!"

" There's my princess!"

He got up as I jumped into his arms and hugged him. He hugged me back and gave me a light kiss on my head.

"When did you even get back! You told me you weren't coming until next Sunday! " I said giving him a light punch on this stomach.
" Can't help it sweet heart. I wanted to see you as soon as possible. So as soon as the meeting got over I flew here!"
He said giving me a bright smile.
I laughed and hugged him again.

" Okay now Lee ( he calls her Le in short) I need to discuss something important with you", I could see him tense up as he said this.

" Mmhmm" I nodded.

" Your dad.....I mean I.......um..." I don't know why but, he seemed very uneasy. I was worried.

" Dad......daaaaad......DAD!" I shouted. Dad flinched and said it, " I'm going to remarry!"

Did I hear him right. Or was my mind playing games with me. I shouted "WHAT!"

" Yes sweety, I'm going to marry again."

"WHA.....BUT.....WHY.....BUT.....WHO!!??" I couldn't believe it. Why was he doing this. He loved mum so so so much then ,WHY??

" Calm down and I'll tell you everything" He said giving me a gentle smile.
How....how could he!!
I gave him a death glare and ran up to my room. Tears just won't stop flowing. First my precious mother gone and now this.
" FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU ALL"
I screamed on the top of my voice. I ran into my room and slammed the door shut.

"WHY DAD....WHY??!!"......