The Tail About Me

Chapter 15

It's morning now and my eyes are still wet from crying. I don't feel like getting out of bed so I don't. I just lay there and look at the wooden ceiling above me. Henry was such a fool to do that to me. Why would he ask me out when he knew I hated the ship and Tyran. I can't believe Tyran wants to kill me and use my powers for his own good. If he succeeds, then he can find Brady and my mom. I don't want Brady's family to be hurt because he helped me. I really don't feel good and I start to fall back asleep when Stella walks in my room.

"Hey, you doing ok?"

"Yeah, Why do you ask?"

"I heard you and Henry last night. It looks like it took a hard turn."

"Oh yeah, but I'm fine really. It's just that I've never been asked out before. Im also going through a hard time right now. With Tyran and all."

"Oh sweet Mallory. Tyran is a jerk and I am so sorry that he has put your life off track."

"Stella it's ok. But we should quiet down or he will hear us."

"He is still fast asleep in the board room. He was drinking last night so he won't be up till noon at the least."

"Oh ok." I say.

"Darling, tell me more about what happened last night with Henry. Please, I've never had a daughter of my own and I feel that you are my adopted one!" Stella replies. Oh how I wish Stella wouldn't talk about mothers and daughters. It makes me miss my mom even more.

"I'm glad you feel that way. Well, Henry asked me out and then he kissed me. I felt really awkward and nervous so I ran into my room below deck. I really hope he isn't crushed by my answer."

"Well, what did you tell him?"

"I said no. And I feel really bad too..." I start to cry and Stella embraced me in her warm arms.

"Oh darling..." Stella sang," Only you know.. Who is best for you... Oh darling.." Stella sang to me for about 5 minutes before Henry walked in on us.

"Oh I'm sorry. Should I go?" Henry asked obviously embarrassed by his walk-in.

"Ye-" I said but then was interrupted by Stella.

"Oh no you should come in Henry! I believe that you and Mallory have some things you need to discuss." Stella smirked as she walked away smiling at me.

"Mallory. Hey, are you ok?" Henry asked.

" I don't matter anymore Henry. All that matters is getting out of this ship and away from all of you. But most importantly is finding my mother and Brady."

"Right. Um I'm really sorry about last night. Can, can we start over?"

"Whatever. I don't need you anymore. I don't need any of you heart breakers."

"Mallory!" Henry grabbed my arm and stared me in the eyes. " I just want to be friends now. Ok? Please forgive me..." A tear streaked down his freckled face.

I walk out because I can't take all this pressure. I go to the front of the ship where the wheel is. Ughhh!! I just want my mom. I wonder if she is ok. She better be... I start to think about my escape. Maybe, I can just,,, I will scream her name underwater! She has her mother instincts that might lead her to me!!! I scam the boat to make sure nobody is watching. The coast is clear. I leap of the boat into the blue waters. The splash goes up over the side and the only trace of me escaping is a puddle. I did it! I escaped Tyran!!! I look up back to the tall wooden ship and I see Stella and Henry, both with tears in their eyes, standing near the puddle.

"Good luck." Stella whispered as she wiped a tear from her pale face. I swim as fast as I can to try to get away from the ship before I start to cry. I don't want them to see me like this. I don't want them to know that I need them. I wish my life would just go back to normal. If only I didn't go back into that dumb ocean! I cry as I continue on deeper into the ocean.

No Idea where I'm going.

No idea where my mom is.

No clue how I will find her.

No family to support me.

No smiles and hugs.

No laughs and giggles.

No food or friends.

No legs to keep me up.

Just me, myself, and a tail swimming in the deep dark scary ocean.