I look at the shadow running back towards the trees. Tears gather up in my eyes, the only reasonable thing the person would be sorry for is killing my mum. I put my head in my hands, sobbing again. I want- no I need my mum; she's been here for me my whole life, especially ever since the incident. But once she needs me, I'm not there. I failed her, and she died because of it.
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I had a completely sleepless night, the only thing I got accomplished was morning over my mum, which is not a good accomplishment. I need to find somewhere to live, a hotel? Hell, I have no idea what I'm going to do and I'm just sitting here on a park bench, waiting for some miracle to happen, when I know it's never going to.
I get odd stares from teenage couples and adults, but who wouldn't look at me weirdly right now? I probably look like I was just hit by a boat, the titanic perhaps. My mascara is probably all over my face and I probably have bags under my eyes, my hair is basically in a knot atop of my head.
"Are you otay?" A little girl walks up to me, wiping my tears with her small hand. I smile and nod my head yes. "Then why are woo crying?"
"I'm okay, I promise." I say, holding out my pinkie finger to pink promise her. She grabs my pinkie, putting my hand in my lap.
"I know you not otay." She states. "Tell me whats wrong pwease?" Her blue eyes twinkle, looking up at me. She seats herself on the bench and I sit criss-cross.
"Okay, well my mummy just passed away," I start and the little girls gasps, wrapping her tiny arms around me, engulfing me in a hug.
"I so sowwy." She says, leaning back and pecking my cheek.
"No, no its alright," I say smiling at the little girl sitting next to me. "What's your name?"
"I Lux," She smiles, showing off all her baby teeth. "What you name?"
"I'm Birdie, see like that." I say, pointing at the birds flying above us. She smiles again, making me smile.
"Lux! Oh I'm so sorry!" A blonde lady walks up to as and I shake my head no.
"It's perfectly fine, she was giving me company, shes adorable." I say, smiling at the little blonde haired blue eyed baby girl in front of me.
"Oh Lord, come here. We need to get you cleaned up lady! Can't be in the park lookin' like this! Comon' let me take you to my flat and i'll get you cleaned up!" The blonde that is Luxs' mother says frantically.
"Er, okay?" I ask, and she grabs me by my small wrist.
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"You really are a gorgeous girl." She praises and I smile lightly.
"Thanks, as are you, and that little girl over there." My grin widens and she puts some new mascara over my eyelashes.
"So, Birdie, where are your parents?" Lou asks, I feel the tears about to drop. "No, no it's okay. You don't have to tell me love."
"Her mummy died. I hope that never happens to you mummy." Lux says, answering her mums question. Lou's eyes go wide and I nod, bowing my head; my blonde hair falling in front of my face. Lou rubs my back. "Are you otay Birdie?" Lux asks, her small voice being the only thing heard throughout the large room.
"I'm fine Lux." I smile down at the little toddler holding my hands. There's a couple knocks at the door and Lou gets up to see who.
"Oh! Hi Harry!"
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A/N I got the reads and votes so here's the chapter! If I get 10 reads and 5 votes I'll update early again. Keep reading and voting! Please comment also, I want feedback on the story please? It's Lux on the side!
