Dating the soccer star

Chapter 36

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TAYLOR'S POV

It's been about a week since I left Utah and Mally's mom is hanging in there. Mal is trying to stay strong for her mom, but I can see she is struggling. I just wish there is more that I can do. Unfortunately not in this case.

I am sitting on a chair in her moms room, next to the bed with Mal sleeping on my shoulder. Her dad and sister has gone to the cafeteria to get some food.

"I'm glad she has someone like you," I hear her mom weakly whisper. I jumped a little, thinking that she was asleep. "I know how hard it can be for someone," I whisper my reply. "How do you mean?"

"About two years ago I lost my dad to cancer," Is all I say and she gives me a sad smile. "I'm sorry dear," I give her a small smile. "Can you promise me something?" She asks and I shake my head. "No. With all due respect mrs Pugh, but you are going to beat cancers ass, so please don't," I whisper. "Just hear me out please," She pleads and I let out a sigh. "I need you to promise me that you will look after her, be there for her. I know she'll have her dad and sister, but you two have a special bond," I feel a lump in my throat. "I will, I promise mrs Pugh," I reply taking her hand that she's holding out for me. "Please call me Karen," She whispers and close her eyes again, sleep taking over her body.

"Hey, here you go," Her sister hands me the food. "Thanks," I say and place it on the table next to me. Shortly after Mal woke up. "Hey Mally," I say and place a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "You should eat something," Her sister says and she nods taking the food from her.

We all sit in silence as Mal finishes her food. She lets out a yawn and I look down to my watch. "Hey Mally, it's getting late. I think we should go home. You guys too," I whisper to her dad and sister. "No, I want to stay with her," Her dad replies and I nod my head. Her sister stands up and hug her dad, "Let us know if anything happens," She says to him. They both went over to their mom, kissing her forehead and whispering an 'I love you'

We all pile into my car and I make the drive back home. The ride was silent besides the music playing on the radio.

By the time we got home, Mallory was fast asleep. "Go, I got her," I say to her sister. She nodded her head and walked into my house. "Hey Mally, we're home. Time to wake up," I say, rubbing the loose strands out of her face. She opens her eyes and I give her a small smile.

She got out of the car and we walked into the house. "Goodnight Taylor," She says, yawning and coming over to me. "Goodnight Mally," I say and hug her. She pulled away and walked to the room she was sleeping in.

I took a quick shower and slipped on one of Kelley's shirts and some shorts. My phone rang and I smile as I look at the caller ID.

"Hey lief," I say climbing under the covers.

"Hey pooka, how is everything over there?"

"It's rough, but we're alright. How about you? How do you feel about tomorrows game?"

"I'm doing good, I'm excited about tomorrow,"

"I'll be watching every minute," I say and let out a yawn.

"You sound tired. Have you been getting enough sleep in?" She asks with concern in her voice.

I smile to myself, "I'm a bit tired, yeah. Some nights Mally will come crawl into bed next to me,"

"How is her mom doing?"

I sigh, "To be honest, it's not looking good. The doctors said that she doesn't have much time left,"

"I don't know what to say,"

"Yeah, me neither. I'm tired so I'm going to get some sleep,"

"Alright, goodnight I love you,"

"I love you too and I miss you,"

"I miss you too, bye."

"Bye," And with that I laid in bed, feeling sleep taking over.