But, Sometimes I Wonder

Chapter 6 - Lawsuits & Disappointments

What the fuck does this dad from Matilda looking ass nigga mean I've been served?

"The hell is going on Marc?"

"I don't know," I responded closing the front door

"Who would want to sue you?"

"I don't know Myles."

"Well open it man"

I side-eyed him and sat down at the kitchen island opening the envelope. My eyes danced up and down the papers.

"What's it say?"

"It says Andrew D. Basiago is suing me for defamation," I said stunted by my own words. Why would a Chrononaut sue someone for telling them they've chronovised as well?"

"Who's that? And how serious is his evidence against you? Do you need representation man? If so, I got you but I need complete transparency."

"Man he's a scientist and you wouldn't even believe me if I told you."

"Bu-"

The front door flew open revealing our mother. "Hey, my handsome boys." She greeted,

"Mom hi," I said discreetly moving the papers into the cabinet drawer. Myles shook his head greeting her as well.

"What are you guys up to?" She sat a bag of groceries on the table.

"Nothing just catching up," I said not wanting to fill her in on what just took place. I already have to tell her about my big failure of a love life, no need to pile it on.

"Ok" she responded with a look of suspicion. She began to prepare breakfast while I and Myles assisted "Is Kiersey still sleeping?"

Here it goes, "Well, mom I've been meaning to tell you." I took a deep breath "We broke up"

"Take a seat son" she sighed, she sat a plate of food down in front of me, after setting the rest of the table she sat beside me. Myles started to eat like he'd been starving himself for weeks. Mom popped his hands.

"Ow Ma!"

"Say your grace boy!" he huffed and did so silently

"What happened Marc?" She said with sad eyes, all I'm succeeding in lately is disappointing the people I care for most. Where do I go from here? How do I actually change anything?

"I cheated, and all though we were way off before that it's no excuse for what I did. And I want to fix it, mom. But, I don't know what to do. What do I do?" My mom looked at me seemingly worried

"I wish I knew son, wish I'd given you boys a good example of love. All I can tell you is to learn from this, Kiersey will always be my daughter. I love her as I do you boys. But, this is going to make me worry for you more. I need you to promise me you won't let this drive you to a place you can't come back from."

"I promise"

"Good, now eat up, your brother's already licking the plate," she said wiping a stray tear, I looked up to see that he was so while looking at us. I chuckled while shaking my head.

"The food was delicious," I told my mom walking her to her vehicle.

"Thanks son" she pulled me into a hug. "I love you ok?"

"I love you too."

"Look after your brother" I complied watching as she pulled out the driveway.

Deep down I know she's saddened by my choices. Her being the mother that she is she just didn't want to kick me while I'm down.