Exchange of Hearts

Chapter 5

My family left already, which then of course, left mo alone in our house. I was so ready to leave our house, and felt the excitement already. Getting my things and fixing my bag, I received a phone call, and it's Zeus.
Venus: Heyy!! I'm about to.. *Zeus interrupted and told me that our hang out is cancelled due to an important errand that he needs to attend*.
To be honest, after his birthday celebration, felt like there's a gap between us since she had a conversation again with "The girl of her dreams" since our fetus days.

I went back to my bed and reflected on how our friendship seems to blur away. Maaan, Zeus was like a brother me!! - Except the fact, that, I fell. Ahhh, Venus. What a stupid creature you are.
Since our hang out wasn't able to push through, I decided to continue my reading, until I fell asleep.
I was already dreaming and all that crazy stuff that you get while sleeping, until I heard a familiar voice that woke me up from my deep sleep - "VEEEENUUUUUUUUS"

I immediately got up from the bed, surprisingly, it was my Mom. Yep, she's back. I don't know, I felt like a missing part of me was still there even if she's back to take a break from work. Mom left us 2 years ago due to the decision of their company. Ahhh, whatever it is. "Hi, Mom." was the only words that I said, went back to my room and cried. Out of  nowhere, I cried. Not sure if it was the frustration that I had when Zeus cancelled our plans for today, or maybe, or just maybe, mom was back.

Didn't care at all, all I can hear was my little brother who was so happy that Momy was around and how joyful he is with his new toys. Dad and Mama was also happy to have her around. Mama knew that there was something wrong with me, she knocked on my door, sat beside me and hugged me, made me feel all the love & assurance that I need.
Mama: aren't you happy that she's back? She missed you and your brother. She was excited to see you!
Venus: I don't know, mama.
- Mama was just hugging me the whole time that I was crying.

To be honest, I don't know the reason behind this pain, but all I knew, she left me when I needed her the most. Maybe, that's the reason why I still feel the void in my heart even if she's back. After crying my heart and frustrations out, Mama asked me to go out of my room and be with them. I can see how happy Dad and my brother is, seeing Mommy cook again for our family was already a joy for them. Greeted Dad and my brother, tried to approach Mom as well, but someone was calling - that was our relatives. They were so happy to see her, knowing that she's safe and healthy. Observing them through my naked eyes, and asked myself this question, "Venus, why not trust again?"