Cry Me a River

Part 6

It must be a mistake. My eyes seem to be playing tricks on me. I grab my phone and reread the new notification.
I got a text message from Mitchell.
Hey, I saw you tried to call me. I was at a party and the music was really loud.
My heart was singing that he actually responded while my brain was reminding me of when he dumped me.
Before I knew it, I was hearing the phone ring. Would he pick up? I hope I'm not pressuring him.
"Hello?" I said.
"Hi, Willow." Mitchell replied.
"How have you been?"
"Oh, nothing much. What about you?"
What do I say? I guess I'll make a joke.
"Same old tubes and IVs."
There was a moment of silence. He probably didn't know what to say.
"Have you been on Facebook recently?" He asked.
"No."
"Okay. Well I thought I'd let you know... I started dating someone recently."
I could tell this was hard for him to say. In that moment it felt like my heart was breaking. Why did he have to tell me this? I would have been better off figuring it out myself or not knowing.
"Oh.... well what's she like?" I didn't really want to know but what else do you say?
"Her name is Ariel and she plays tennis. We've only been dating for less than a month."
"I'm happy for you." I said trying to keep my voice from wavering.
I didn't think hearing this would effect me that much but I loved him. He was my first and only boyfriend. Plus he dumped me which is even worse.
After moments of silence I heard him say,"bye."
He must have hung up. I didn't want to end the call.
It took me awhile to move again. I was frozen in thought.
     Ugh, just what I need right now; my mom walks into the room. I haven't seen her in a few days which is surprising because she makes visits about every two weeks.
     "Hey Willow!" My mom has fake enthusiasm in her voice as she walks over to my bed.
     I think she notices that the longer I'm trapped in this hospital, the more miserable I become. I think she doesn't visit very often because she's scared my misery is toxic.
     I give her a faint smile. I wish my relationship with my mother was closer.
     "Willow, if you could have one thing right now, what would it be?"
     "I want to go outside. Even for only two minutes." I didn't need any moment of hesitation to think.
    "We'll see about that... It's been rainy outside anyway."
     Rainy only made it more perfect. Sure a sunny day would be nice, but the rain always seemed to lighten my mood.
     "Well I have to go." My mom said after I hadn't said anything for awhile. That silence was so awkward that it made me regret saying anything at all.
     It won't hurt me to have a little faith in her for once.