This is my life

17:) Chance?

Jenna Pov (Shanae's mom)

I was heartbroken when I heard those words coming out from my daughter's mouth, but I deserved it. It was my fault, after all, I regret with all my heart after what I've done and I completely understand if she could never bring herself to forgive me.

I leaned on the door with my arms crossed looking at my vulnerable daughter lying on the bed. It was like the first time I laid my eyes on her, she's still beautiful since the day I gave birth to her.

"Mom you don't have to worry about her she's fine, she will get over it. She has to accept you eventually," Joey said while rubbing my arm. I've always treated Joey like my own daughter.

"Yeah, I hope so. Joey, how is your arm?" I said looking at it.

"It's okay I will handle it, get some rest will ya? Don't have to worry so much,"

Shanae's Pov

When I woke up I heard a lot of noises downstairs. Joey was beside me, she was sleeping soundly with a bandage wrapped around her arm. I couldn't help but blame myself for what had happened. If I was more careful, I would have avoided the bike and she wouldn't have to risk her life pushing me which resulted in her getting a wound on her arm. I began to slowly caress her arm, trying to not wake her up, but I failed instantly as she woke up a few seconds later.

"Hey...do you need anything?" she moved up from the bed and rubbed her eyes. I shook my head indicating a no.

"I'm sorry about your arm," I said guiltily.

"It's fine, what's important now that we're both okay," she smiled.

'Are we really okay?' I thought to myself.

"Anyways about just now, you and your mom. I think you were a little bit disrespectful, "

"I don't know what you are talking about, I just can't believe it after all these years. She left me and I was living without a mother, do you know how depressing it was?" I said as I broke down into tears.

"I'm sorry about what happened in your past, but you have to forget about it and live in the present,"

"I just can't right now, no one understands me. No one was in my shoes to experience what I felt and no one has the right to tell me what I should do,"

"I know that feeling Shanae, I was in your position too. My parents, they are gone and I know it's hard but yours are still alive. No matter how much they have hurt you, they are still your parents. People make mistakes and parents are bound to hurt you one way or another. But they gave you this beautiful life that you're currently living. You just have to be grateful and embrace your existence and the people around you,"

"I'm sorry, I never knew," I whispered under my breath.

"You don't have to apologise, I got over it. It was painful, but I've still got Tyler and your mom. They were the ones who taught me how to love again and how to accept love from people outside your family circle,"

"I'm not here to tell you how to live your life but sometimes we just ought to appreciate and be thankful for what is in store for us. Maybe you should give them a chance?" She added.