Chapter 43: If I Could Fly

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I woke up to the sound of crying, I turned to my side, red numbers flashing at me on my bedside table. 2:35 a.m.

I stood up and went to the crib where Kathy is crying. I switched on the light beside her and saw her crying her eyes out.

"Oh baby..." I picked her up, placing her in my arms and patting her thigh.

"What's the matter, Kathy?" I asked. I look at her diaper if it needs to change, not. I tried feeding her, but she refused. I hummed to her and did anything else to make her to stop crying, but it did nothing.

It's already 4:13 a.m. and she still won't stop crying. I'm so tired and I don't know what to do anymore. I groaned and rub my eyes, ready to ask Elijah for help.

My alarmed went on and the radio played when I was about to open the door.

I couldn't quite hear what it says, but it started playing a song with a familiar voice.

And it surprised me what it did to Kathy. She's getting quiet and I can see it in her eyes that she is thinking something from the song.

Pay attention
I hope that you listen
'cause I let my guard down
Right now I'm completely defenseless

For your eyes only, I show you my heart
For when your lonely, and forget who you are
I'm missing half of me, when we're apart
Now you know me, for your eyes only

She started giggling and reaching something with her hands above her. I got confused and went to the radio to put the volume high a little bit more.

I've got scars, even though they can't always be seen
And pain gets hard, but now you're here and I don't feel a thing

Pay attention I hope that you listen, cause I let my guard down
Right now I'm completely defenseless

I continue listening and look at her, her eyes droopy and yawning. So I turned the volume down a little bit and walked to her crib. Rocking her in my arms.

For your eyes only, I show you my heart
For when you're lonely and forget who you are
I'm missing half of me when we're apart
Now you know me, for your eyes only
For your eyes only

She finally closes her eyes and her breathing slows down, asleep in my arms. I took a chair from the corner of the room and sat down.

I can feel your heart inside of mine,
I've been going out of my mind,
Know that I'm just wasting time
And I hope that you don't run from me

Those lyrics are so heart filling, and the voice is some what familiar but don't know who it is.

For your eyes only
I show you my heart
For when you're lonely
And forget who you are
I'm missing half of me
When we're apart
Now you know me, for your eyes only

It's a good thing that I remember things fast, well, somethings. So when Kathy needs a lullaby, I could just sing it to her.

For your eyes only, I show you my heart
For when you're lonely and forget who you are
I'm missing half of me when we're apart
Now you know me, for your eyes only
For your eyes only
For your eyes only

I gently put her in her crib, closed the radio and went to my own bed to shut my eyes again.

And before darkness consume me, there is one only question in my mind.

Who is that voice?

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In the morning, I panicked when I couldn't find my baby, and ran downstairs where my cousin was.

I couldn't find her and when I was about to burst in tears, I heard giggling in our backyard and hurriedly went there to look.

I saw my Kathy in the arms of my cousin, tickling her under the rising sun. I raised my brow and went out, not caring if I'm not wearing any shoes.

When I reached them, I asked, "what are you doing?" She was shocked to see me behind her, but controled herself back when she sees it's just me.

"Gosh. You scared me! I was just letting Kathy get some morning light," she said and continued tickling her and making baby noises.

"Why?" She turned to me like I'm the dumbest person alive.

"Vitamin D." She said in a 'duh' tone. I nodded, realized that she's right.

Ugh. Why are you stupid, Aud?

Hey! I'm not stupid. I just.. forgot.

Mhmm, yeah right. You forgot. You stupid girl.

You do know that you are me, right?

Unfortunately. Yes.

I rolled my eyes at my conscience and look at my baby, smiling. Then, look up at the sky.

Thank you, God for giving me my baby.

I said, thankful. I told Elijah that I'm going to make breakfast and she nodded, too distracted on Kathy.

I shook my head, a smile on my face and walk in back the house and started cooking some eggs and bacon.

I set up two plates and a bottle of milk for Kathy. After I was done, I called them in and take Kathy in my arms and gave her the bottle.

We sat down and started eating, with Kathy in my arms, so I was only using my one hand, the other is holding Kathy in place.

We ate in silence for a few more minutes and Elijah looked at me and said with a grin, "hey, Aud?"

"Hmm?"

"This is the first time you didn't burn the entire kitchen."

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