My Online Lover

Chapter 9 - Twists and Turns

   I watched Luke disappear around the corner before heading inside the house. "Mom! I'm home!" I called to my mother,I could already smell dinner from the moment I walked in.

  I headed towards the kitchen to reveal my mother on the floor,blood coated her fingers. I looked around the room and saw glass shards scattered on the messy floor. I gasped before quickly tip toeing towards my mom to help her up, she's speachless.

Without saying anything I lead my mom to the dining hall and sat her down on one of the chairs. "Mom...what happened?" I ask slowly.
 
  She opened her mouth before closing it again,thinking of what to say. "I...I was....I....I dont remember...I was chopping something....then someone...grabbed my waist,I panicked and swinged the kinfe at the person behind me...and I...I dont know." My mom said between breaths.

   By now i was starting to panic. A person? "Mom did you catch a glimpse of who it was??" She shook her head in response. I sighed, "Well,lets get you fixed up first. Then I'll call dad. Did they do this...?" I pointed to the mess in the kitchen.
 
  My mom nodded hesitantly. Im not sure what to do. I sighed before heading upstairs to my moms bedroom,and grabbed the first aid kit under her desk.
 
  Once I got downstairs I sat by my mom,getting the things i need first. I took out  a pair of medical tweasers,I slowly lifted my moms foot and began plucking out the pieces of broken glass.

    My mom whimpered in pain before catching her breath. After that,I took a cotton pad and some antiseptic oil...thing,and soaked the pad with it.

   I signalled my mom to hold her breath,it'll sting. She nodded,i hesitantly pressed the pad down on the cuts. She squirmed a little but let me continue.

   Once that was over I wrapped her foot in a bandage and set that aside. I took a hold of her left hand. I left to go and get some warm water in a basin so my mom can soak her hand.

  I placed the basin down on the table,then carefully placed my moms hand in the warm water. She gasped at the sudden pain and tensed up. "Relax, mom"

  After a couple of minutes I took her hand and wrapped it in a bandage for now. I dialed my dad after keeping the first aid things.

After a few rings,my dad picked up. "Hey honey,whats up?" My dad begun, "Hey dad,so uh mom kind of got...attacked" persay." There was a quiet pause,before my dad said
"Im on my way home." And hung up.

  Sigh,geez dad. Okay. I walked back to the kitchen with a broom and a dust pan in my hand. I sweeped the glass piecess onto the dustpan and threw them in a plastic bag then in the bin.

   I glanced back at the dinner table,to my surprise my mom was sleeping soundly on the table. I felt a soft smile grace my lips. I looked at the kitchen,suddenly playing Sherlock.

   I picked up the access food on the floor. I found a necklace,like those ball chain ones,you'll see soldiers wearing. I picked it up and to my surprise there wasnt a name there nor any information that might be helpfull.

  I kept the necklace in my back pocket and continue cleaning up. When I was picking up a huge piece of glass,I realised these glass shards came from my great gandmother's "expensive as hell" glasses and plates.

   Before I knew it,the front door busted wide open. Revealing my dad. He tossed his work bag before kissing my mother on her forehead. He then walked over to me,and gave me a bear hug.

   He sighed in relief before letting go,he took a deep breath and began; "....What happened...?" I looked at him and headed towards the dining. We sat by the table,across from each other as if we were interviewing each other.

   As i explained,carefully,making sure I knew what came out of my mouth. Sure,I was filtering my words...but...its for the better.

Luke's P O V

As i entered the front door,I already saw 5 bottles of beer by the door. "Mom...?" I asked loudly,no answer. Oh no...i checked the only place she would be around 7 in the evening. The bathroom.

   I opened the bathroom door slowly,being cautious not to slam the door into my dear mother's face. And not to my surprise,I saw my mother leaning againts the toilet,sitting on the floor.

  She looked like a mess. I sighed and crouched next to my mother,putting my hand on her back,patting her back softly,trying to comfort my mom.

The End
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