Take Me As I Am

Shocks and Surprises

SORRY FOR THE GRAMMAR MISTAKES, MISPELLINGS, ETC.

Chapter 2: Shocks and Surprises

Tiffany POV

When I first woke an intense pain went through my head. I opened my eyes to noticed that I wasn't on the floor, but in my bed. I let out a sigh. It had to be my brother that put me in the bed. I got up and went to the mirror. My face was still swollen and I had tear stains still on my face. I shook my head at the image. This happens every time. When my days are going good at school, Quentin always finds a way to ruin them. When he makes me sad I go home, lay on my bed, cry my eyes out, say I'm going to kill myself, but I end up passing out. In the end of my episodes, I find myself in my bed.

I walked over to my dresser and took out some undergarments and pajamas. I went in another drawer to find a wash cloth and towel to dry off with. I grabbed my things and made my way towards the shower. When I stepped in the hallway I saw someone I didn't expect to see. Mom. 

I didn't want to see her right now. Even though I feel like she doesn't care at times because she pays so much attention into her job, she really does. And these were one of those times.

I could feel her eyes on me, examining the tear stains and how swollen my face had gotten from the tears. I looked down. I just couldn't make eye contact with her. I was startled when I felt her fingers lift my head up. I looked into her eyes. I cringed at the sight of hurt in them. She lloked like she was on the verge of tears.

"M-mom, what's wrong," I asked.

She opened her mouth, but no words came out. She just kept looking at me with the same amount of hurt in her eyes. I was getting really worried now.

"Mom! What's wrong?! Why aren't you saying anything?"

After about a couple minutes, she finally spoke.

"I-I'm sorry, sweatheart."

I looked at her strangely for a minute. I was confused to why she was apologizing.

"Why are you apologizing mom?"

I wasn't expecting to hear this from her.

"The reasons I'm apologizing is for not being there for you when you needed someone. Not being there when you needed a mother. I know I've been all into my work. I just do it so you and your siblings can have a good life. I've always wanted you all to have the best. That still not a good enough reason to ignore you, your brother and sister. I hope you can forgive me for not being there in you all's life."

I just stared at my mom. She said the words I wanted to hear for a long time. The words I thought I would never hear from her. I nodded my head as tears started to come down my eyes.

"I forgive you, mom," I said with whisper.