The Abused

Chapter#16: A Mothers Love

"Hey c'mon get up!" I stirred around in bed. 'Ugh, five more minutes mommy please.' "INDIA! come on get up!" I sit up quickly and I start to breathe very heavily. It's just Melvina. 'What do you want Melly?' She says,"Some people are at the door for you, now get dressed.. and look presentable."

I drag myself out of bed. 'What are you talking about?what people?' She says, "I dunno! Ones name is R- Relbie." I start laughing aloud. She looks at me trying to find out whats so funny. I walk over to my door and I head downstairs quickly to the front door. I open it and I see Rebbie standing outside with a huge smile on her face.

I smile as I reach out to give her a hug.'Hey Rebbie, how are you?' She says,"Hey girly, I'm good and yourself?"

I say,'I'm fine, please come inside, I don't know why Melly left you out here,' with an apologetic look. Rebbie smiles as she says,"No need to apologize India, thats quite alright." I smile as I go over to have a seat on the couch with Rebbie following and sitting down next to me.

Rebbie says,"So, I'm sorry for what happened yesterday. I just came here to speak my apologies and hope for, forgiveness." I tilt my head a little in confusion. 'Why do you have to apologive Rebbie? Its okay.' She says,"No, India it's not okay. I'll have to ask that you excuse Joseph. He just feels as though girls want to mess Michaels focus up is all. As for Michael. He's a total sweetheart, my knucklehead brother, but, a sweetheart I assure you that."

I just nod my head. A sweetheart huh? That boy is truly a tough nut to crack. She says,"But anywho, mother wanted me to relay this message and let you know that you're still apart of the family." I smile.

We both stand from the couch and she hugs me. The door bell rings. We both head over to the door and I open it. Its my mom. Odd. What could she want? Rebbie looks between both me and my mom. Rebbie asks,"Not to be nosy but, is this your mother India?" I nod my head. We do have a bit of a resemblance.

Rebbie says,"Well, miss, you have a very beautiful daughter and she's such an angel. You've done a good job raising her." Caroline blushed as she thanked Rebbie. Rebbie waved goodbye and she was out of the door and on her way to her car.

Raising me? Oh Rebbie, if only you knew the half of it...

Melvina comes down stairs rushing quickly with her school bag. 'Where are you going Melly?' She says,"Why? Don't you have business? I can't just share mines with you like that." She then laughs as she gives me a hug then my mom. She says,"I'm going to volunteer hours. See ya in a few. Bye aunty love ya!"

I roll my eyes as I walk away from the door. My mom says,"Well... its wonderful to see your face bright and early honey." 'I bet it is,' I mutter. She says,"No school for you today hun?" I say smartly,'What do you think? I'm still at home in my sleep clothes and I look a hot mess, no.. yea I'm definately going to school.'

She says,"Listen India, I'm sorry for not being in your life okay? If I could go back in time I would change everything for the better.. I really would India. You have to believe me honey."

I look away from her as I question,'Well then why didn't you huh? Why did you leave me to be tortured for the rest of my life? Then you think you can just come back into my life and claim me as your daughter?'

"I SCREWED UP OKAY? I'M SORRY!" She shouted. She says more calmly,"I am not trying to claim you. You are my daughter India, and I expect you to atleast have a conversation with me please."

I say,'What about Conner huh? You guys want me to move in? I can't just leave my dad.. the one who took care of me. He's crule yes, but, after all these years I'm still here and I'm doing fine.'