I hope this story inspires all of you to always continue on your life journey with perseverance and never give up. Stay strong for yourself and always venture your capabilities.
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~horsiemeows
I woke up later, not remembering anything. I guess the news of Momma's cancer hit me so sudden and painful like lightning. According to Pappa, I blacked out after stoning for awhile. Well, my head sure hurt from the impact of hitting the floor maybe?
Despite this, my situation wasn't as worse as Momma's. I could lose her at any moment now. I know doctor said she had a few months left but after how the news came, I wasn't taking anymore chances. I sat up and rushed to Momma's ward. Fortunately, they hadn't put me in a room too far from Momma's.
When I reached, Momma was alone and I sat beside her on the bed. I think she was about to nap but I woke her up because of the noise I caused by opening the door too fast.
"Momma, what happened?" I asked, breath held.
"I'm so sorry I didn't tell you Elly. I just didn't want you to worry so much. I think you would have worried TOO much." Momma said under her breath.
"Tell me what? Why didn't you tell me before? This isn't about me worrying! This is a matter of your health which could lead to life or death!" My wave of anger flooded in.
Momma looked at me with watery eyes, like she was heartbroken by the truth itself.
"I understand what you mean by the importance of my health but I didn't want to worry you especially because your exams were right before this. Truth is... I found out about a year ago I had cancer and a very weak immune system. I took my pills but ageing made me weaker and that day... I just collapsed." She said it fast, like she has always wanted to tell me.
"I'm sorry Momma. I didn't want to lose you like how we lost Eddie. I just wished that you had told me earlier so I was more prepared for your passing and would have spent more time with you. I didn't mean to let it out on you." I apologized. Oh yes, I forgot to tell you. Ella and I had a younger brother, Eddie Ross a few years back. He died only after a few months because of inborn cancer. It was sudden and none of us saw it coming. I loved playing with him but sometimes, I barely remember the sound of his cry or his candy smile that could make my day. Though, I do remember his big blue blue eyes and chubby cheeks.
Momma looked at me with eyes that said Elly, everything will be fine. But I knew it wasn't going to be fine. We only had a few more months left together. Then I would be stranded on my own in this big hectic world.
Weeks passed really fast. I would visit my mom everyday after school and stay as long as I could. My time with her was limited. She knew it too but her emotions were hidden behind her angelic smile which she forced every time she saw me.
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Time passed by like clouds. Tick tock Elly. Time runs. Minutes run. Days run. Months run. But memories and love doesn't. My love for Momma will never be over despite her days almost coming to a close. Momma was a strong person who painted a black picture of herself deep down inside in order to paint a colourful picture of her loved ones on the outside.
To be continued in Chapter 3...
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