In a heartbeat: R.E Version [In Progress]

Chapter 36: A Mis-hit-communication

Sherwin's POV

One of the memories I have with my dad was that when he was gave me his camera. It was an old Polaroid Instant camera and ever since then I took extra care to it and I even used in one of my amateur photo contest. I remember him saying his goodbye's to me and my mom crying besides me. I didn't know what was going on at the time and just cried with her. That was twelve years ago and for a five year old kid like myself back then. It was the most scariest moment for me.

"I'll be back, I promise...." that was what he said to us back then. I don't even remember his voice now and I'm ashamed to say that but I didn't let go of the promise that he gave and now that he's finally coming back. I couldn't control the tears that was rolling down my face and drenched mom's shoulder with it as we were still hugging.

She had her arms wrapped tightly around my back as were my arms to her. "In a week....He'll visit us" she said. Visit us? "He's not coming home?.." I stared at mom and didn't even bother rubbed the tears that blurred my sight.

"Yes, he'll be home but..he isn't staying too long h-he...he has a job, sweetie" she said and in the tone of her voice she was also unsure. What was his job that he had to disappear for twelve years and didn't even call once or even email at least? Now that he's coming back he's not staying with us? 

"W-why?" I couldn't help but asked knowing even my mom wouldn't give much. She's in the dark just like me about dad. She just kept on persisting it was important and didn't need much explaining and I couldn't help but questioned it. Is it more important than us?

"No, sweetie. It's not like that.." She said like she read my mind. "You were speaking loudly, sweetie" she added with a small smile. I looked away pouting in instinct. She hugged me again and even tighter. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I know you want you're papa and I want him back too but....he have to go back" she said with her voice ready to break any moment. I sniffed my nose trying not to cry completely. It's not fair.

"I know sweetie and I'm sorry" she said. I really need to learn not to speak my mind off. I whined as she ruffled my hair and let's me go. "Just be happy for me, okay? Papa will be with us for three days, Yay!!" All the times I've been with mom and her drama superstar self that was the most poorly performed I've ever heard from her.

I looked down and took a deep breath. I rubbed my tears and hugged her again. "Okay, mom...I'll try.." I whispered to her. "That's my baby boy" she kissed the top of my head then pushed me away gently.

"Now.." she pulled the clothes she got and I took them. I scanned the clothes she got and I was sure these weren't mine. "Mom? These aren't mine" I raised one of the shirt. It was a strange color combination of pink and striped blues on the lower side of it. I also pulled out a tank top with the word "Beast" on the front and matching black gym pants.

"Mom, is this you're way of saying I should exercise more?" I lifted them in front of her. She smile and crossed her arms. "You're perfect just the way you are, sweetie. I just found them on sale on a nearby market and I thought you need some fresh clothes" she said looking very pleased with herself. "Mom!! I can't wear these!" I complained as I took out a shirt that wasn't just missing it's sleeves it let went all the way down to the waist it looks like it someone tried rip to it apart but never finished it.

I eyed it like it offended me because it did. "Mom, really?..." I switched looks between this thing and her. "Then pick something else in the bunch I'm sure you'll one, sweetie" she smiled. I sighed. I wished she pick up some of my clothes back at home. "I thought they would look cute on you" she grabbed them. "Would you give it a try, sweetie?" she asked me. I immediately shook my head.

It's not much of a cover up if I wear them I'm still pretty much like naked being my sides exposed. "Fine" she give up and if I knew my mom well she never give up this easily. She's up to something. "Oh that reminds me!!" she chirped. There it is. She fast walked to the door opening it. "Jonathan, dear? Could you come in for a moment?" she said. "Sure, auntie" I heard him behind the door.