THE BLUE SKY is becoming dark and I can feel myself getting lost in thoughts as I stare at the almost visible moonlight in the plain sky; hugging myself like it would shield me from the cold night.
It's been a while since my mother left but I still can't help myself from feeling this way for her. I should be happy but I just don't want things to be this way. A part of me still want my parents together but it can't happen. This is the way things should have been and it will be.
I can hear footsteps approaching and I know it can only be Liam. I didn't bother turning around, I just stare at the sky like I am looking for answers to solve the puzzles in my life.
The footsteps comes to an halt and I can suddenly feel something soft on my skin. I look over my shoulder to see Liam's jacket on me. He must have notice the coldness of the night is really getting to me. This is one of the things that make me want him more. Even when I'm mad at him, he has a way of making the anger disappear. He cares about me and I know that. He might be too blind to notice but I'm not. He'll probably piss me off another minute but I'm sure he cares.
"Thank you" I whisper; quickly looking away.
He takes a step closer and leans on the railings. He takes a moment to study me before opening his mouth to talk.
"Is everything okay?" He asks, concern spreading all over his features.
I hesitate a moment, battling with my inner self if I should tell him or not. William is not someone I should keep things from. I know things about him and his family, few things at least. I should be able to let him know about me too. It's what I want; getting to know each other better.
"No!" I reply softly.
"You wanna talk about it?"
A soft sigh escapes my throat as I hold on to the railings. "I grew up to know my parents weren't actually happy being together. My dad has always been an asshole to my mom but she wouldn't leave him. He stayed and withstood all the pain that comes with loving him. I keep wondering why she haven't left him already. I told her to leave him several times but she wouldn't, she loves him so much. Now she's made up her mind; but because I'm stupid, I just wish divorce won't be the only answer."
With a sigh, his hands reaches for my face and he cups it in his hands, turning my head to look him in the eyes because I been avoiding looking at him as I speak.
"You're not stupid for thinking that way. It shows how intelligent and brave you are. For wanting to fix whatever it is that has been broken, it shows they are lucky to have you. But some things are best left unfix. Some broken pieces are best left unfix. If they already made up their mind, you can't change it, Violet. I know you want to help but is it really worth fixing or fighting for? I'm not saying you should give up but if they think it's the best thing, then it is. You just told me they haven't been happy, maybe they'll find happiness somewhere else; definitely not with each other.
"You just have to be there for them—for your mom. I'm not too blind to notice you love her more. You really need to stop thinking about it, it won't change anything; except for those beautiful green eyes"
I can only find myself smiling after hearing him say those words. I look at him and I see a man that can always make me happy; A man that knows when to pick me up even before I fall. I see a man that can always put a smile on my face for the rest of my life. He is everything—everything I never knew I could wish for. And I'm so glad he's here with me right now.
"Do you want to get out of here?" He asks after a while.
"What? Now?" But I like it here with you. I'd rather just stay here and let him make me smile over and over again.
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General Fiction"As long as you're in those memories, I can endure the pain" Violet Harwood thought her life was perfect and would be free of drama with no man in it. All she wanted was take pictures for Instagram and probably finish college in no time. But her pe...
