It's My Life

Chapter 13

Today was the most miserable day of my life. There was no point in getting up and going to school. For me, the world ended when I heard that doctor's words. After that, I remember fainting right there and then. Now, I'm in the hospital bed, waiting for permission to go home.

Someone knocked on my door.

"Come in!" I said.

The person that knocked on my door was a nurse.

"Ma'am, someone is here to see you!" she said.

Who the hell knew I was here?

When the person entered, I froze. How was it even possible. The person who left right after my father died. He wasn't just my father, he was our father. That person was so cruel, he left our mother when he realized that she had cancer. And who is that selfish person, you ask? Well, he is none other than my selfish older brother.

The moment I saw him walk through the door, I hid uder my sheets, pretending to be asleep.

"Hey, I heard you were sick, so I came to visit!" 

That was is. I couldn't hold the anger that was boiling up inside of me any longer. I removed the sheets and stood up to face him. 

"I was sick? I WAS SICK?" I yelled. "All these years, after dad died you never came back! When mom got sick, you still never came back! When she died just yesterday. you didn't even bother. But suddenly when I faint and get ill, then you come? Why? WHY DID YOU BOTHER SHOWING UP! GET OUT RIGHT NOW YOU COWARD!"

"Look. Carrie! I knew mom was sick, but I couldn't come because-"

"Why? Why couldn't you? You come back after you ran away?" I asked angrily.

"Look, I didn't run away!" he said annoyed.

"THEN WHAT DID YOU DO?" I screamed.

"I WAS ARRESTED!" he yelled so loud that it startled me.

"What?" I gasped.

"I was arrested for robbing banks! When dad was about to die, I got caught! I thought I'd use that money for his surgery but it was no use. When you were seven, I got arrested. I heard about everything! Dad passing away, mom having cancer and dying. You getting ill! I got released last night. I completed my 10 years in jail. I could only visit you! I wanted to visit mom but I was too late!" he told me. 

"Why 10 years?" I asked.

"Cause I've robbed many banks. More than I could count!" he said sadly.

"I'm so sorry! If I'd known-"

"Then? What? There's no way you'd be able to bail me out." he said.

"True! But I'm sorry because I misinterpreted the situation!" I said wiping away some tears that had slipped out.

"It's OK!" he said wiping my tear stained face.

"Come on! Let's go home!" he said putting his arm around me and guiding me out the door.

*****

I unlocked the door and came inside. Peter, my brother came in after me closing the door. He looked around a bit and looked impressed.

"Wow! This place looks spic and span. I'm proud sis'!" he said looking at me.

"Well, it's time for lunch so-"

"Yeah, and this time, I'm cooking. For once, you can rest!" he said crossing his arms.

"OK! I'll wash up!" I said going to my room.

When I entered, I saw my phone lying on my bed. I must've left it here after I heard the doctor's message. I picked it up and checked to see if I got any messages. What I saw was something I never could've imagined. 20 missed calls and 50 messages all from only two people. Chloe and Jake. They must've been really worried. I called Chloe and she responded just like that.

Where were you? How are you? Is everything OK? 

I quickly filled her in on everything. She consoled me and then hung up as she had to go. I also remembered that I had to make another call. So I quickly called Jake.

Some things are better of not knowing, so I won't talk about our conversation. There are some things that I just want to keep to myself. Our conversation was long and well-detailed to you may get bored. Though I will tell you one thing, that I have to decided to hold my mom's funeral. I didn't want to but Jake told me to do it, so I agreed. At lunch, I told Peter about everything and he agreed to this plan. So almost everything was figured out.

*****

Then next morning, I looked at my reflection. My hair was all greasy and I had bags under my eyes from lack of sleep. I looked like a wreck. First of all, I need a shower. 

When I came out, I saw my phone buzzing. I checked for the caller ID. It was an unknown number.

"Hello. This is Carrie Andrews! How may I help you?" 

Hey Carrie!

"Peter? Why are you calling me? Aren't you supposed to be at work?" I asked.

I am! I'm calling to make sure my little sis' is alright!

"I've been taking care of myself since I was 9! Don't worry, everything is totally under control!"

OK! Oops, gotta go! Later, sis'!

"Bye!" I said and hung up.

I dried my hair and changed into a green top, a white skirt and green sneakers.

Out of habit, I checked my reflection. Not as miserable as I was in the morning, but still not so happy. Right now, I had absolutely no idea what to do. I saw my phone lying bed.

What if I called Jake?

I bit my lip at the thought. But I decided to call him so I dialed his number.

Hello?

"Jake!" I exclaimed. I hope I didn't sound too excited.

Haha! Hey, Carrie! Are you calling me cause you're bored and you wanna hang out?

Wow! It was like he read my mind.

"How did you know that?" I said.

I didn't, but I do now! Can't you ever call to ask how I am or something?

I laughed at the thought.

"Fine! How are you?" I said laughing a bit.

Thank you for asking! I'm fine and yes, I wanna hang out!

I smiled. He always knows what I want. We spent our day together hanging out. We had lunch, went to the movies, went on a walk and many other things. For a second, I forgot about my misery and just enjoyed the moment.

*****

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