Short Stories

But Mummy...

I'm having dinner with my 4 year old, Karla when a loud banging sounds at the door. I peep through the keyhole, my worst fears confirmed. They're the men in white coats the ones who are going to take Karla away.
"Honey, go upstairs, don't make a sound."
My little girl looks scared. But she obliges, tiptoeing away.
I grab one of the kitchen knives and open the door. I'm not about to let some creepy men take my daughter away from me. I've never been one to back down without a fight.

Finally they're all gone.
"Ok Karla sweetie, you can come down now!"
I don't know why but... she looks shocked to see me.
"Mummy why are you here... not the men in white coats?" She looks close to tears.
"Shhh honey, don't worry, they're all gone now and they'll never try to take you away again," I say.
Sobs rack her tiny body, I can't believe she's so upset.
"But Mummy.... they were going to save me... to save me from you!!"