Be My Valentine || Michael Jackson (Completed)

Feb. 04 - One Way Street (Part 1)

"Be careful!"

I yelled to my 5 year-old son, Avery, who's been playing with the seesaw. I am taking a seat on a nearby bench, a few meters away from the playground where I can clearly see the whereabouts of my son.

We just moved in two weeks ago in this neighborhood which was recommended by my younger sister. After working too hard and a few savings in my bank account, I finally managed to own a new home away from all the toxicities of my previous life.

I've been raising my son on my own since the day he was born. Well, not really alone because I lived with my mother and my sister in our family home so they helped me through my pregnancy and even after I delivered him.

It's just that, it is time to move forward and be on my own now. They completely understand my decision and supported me along the way even though my mother is always bugging me that we can just stay with them forever.

I really wanted to accept the offer but I need to learn how to stand again on my own especially I have Avery now whom I love with all my heart.

I really don't wanna talk about his father because that ex-boyfriend of mine is weak and a coward. He run away the moment I told him I was pregnant. He's actually a good man and a good boyfriend that's why I don't completely understand why he didn't take the responsibility.

We had a small talk about it and he just said he's sorry because he's not yet ready to be a father and the next thing I knew, he's gone. I don't know in what continent did he go but I honestly don't care now.

I pushed through with my pregnancy because I don't have the guts and the heart to abort my baby. These tiny humans are so precious and I will risk everything just to protect them.

Besides, I'm already at the right age and I have a stable job to support my son. I just dropped my apartment when I decided to live with my family for practical reasons. I'm planning to have a real one anyway so it's not really a big deal.

Then five years later, I gave colors to my plans and seek my sister's help to find a new home. She recommended this neighborhood and I'll admit. She's really good at her job.

For the first week of our stay, I already knew that this place is secured and peaceful. I already met some neighbors and they are so kind too. I just hope I can meet more neighbors aside from the ones who are just living next door.

I don't have yet the time to really know my neighbors because I got busy with the process of moving in and the fact that I have a job. My son has a nanny whenever I'm at work or sometimes I'll leave him to my mother. But at weekends, I'm a full-time mom just like today.

Seeing my son happy and enjoying his childhood is a sight to see. A smile is painted on my face as I watched him together with the other kids playing around.

It is really cool that this neighborhood has its own mini park where everyone, especially children, can relax and unwind.

"Oh God..." I whispered when I saw Avery fell from the seesaw. It's not that high but he's my son and he's just 5 years old!

I walked my way towards him but two kids, a boy and a girl, who are much older than Avery comforted him until a grown-up man approached them and helped Avery to get up and check him right away if he's hurt.

"Avery, are you okay baby?" I asked him gently when I reached them. I checked too if he got scratches or bruises or something.

I'm not panicking because I saw what happened and I know that it is all part of a young life. I want him to be exposed with the slight dangers of life so he will grow strong, aware, and attentive. Just parenting stuff, you know.