Life in Death by M. Ullrich

Author:M. Ullrich [Ullrich, M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781626397743
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2016-09-13T04:00:00+00:00

They Took It All in Stride

I don’t wanna go!” the five-year-old wailed for the twentieth time that evening, but at least this time she didn’t smash her small fist against her mother’s chest.

“I know you don’t, baby girl, but you have to.” The first day of kindergarten had crept up a little too quickly. Marty buried her nose in the sandy-blond hair just below her nose. She and Abigail were sprawled across the sofa, Marty on her back and her daughter lying atop her. An innocuous cartoon played on the television.

“Why?” Abigail asked again, around the thumb in her mouth.

Marty huffed. “So you can learn all kinds of fun things and grow up to be super smart.” She kissed the crown of Abigail’s head.

“But I’m already smart,” Abigail removed her thumb from her mouth. A small spot of spittle soaked through Marty’s gray tank top. “A-B-C—”

“I know you are, Abs.” Marty wrapped her arms around the small child, holding her tightly against her chest.

The mothers found it much easier to soothe, console, and convince Abigail that going to school would be fun and for the best, all while both women were more emotional than Abigail. They just kept it a secret.

“It’ll be fun,” Marty continued. “You’ll make friends and play fun games.”

“But I have fun and play here, and you and Mommy are my friends.” With a shaky breath Marty collected herself. She couldn’t help but wonder if Abby would feel the same way when she was fourteen and listening to her mothers as they forbid her from seeing that boy or girl she felt she was ready to start dating. One year at a time, Marty reminded herself with a small chuckle.

“And we’ll be here when you get home from school tomorrow, ready to hear all about it.” When Abigail looked up at her mother, Marty smiled at her blue eyes. They looked more and more like Suzanne’s with every day that passed. “Your mommy and I love you very much, Abby, and we want you to have the best life possible.”

“’Kay!” The small, surprisingly loud voice rumbled against Marty’s chest before Abigail shifted into a more comfortable position. End of conversation.

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