Storm: Book 2 by Evelyn Rosado
Author:Evelyn Rosado
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Fade To Black Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2015-05-18T23:00:00+00:00
Chapter 5
“Your mom is doing a lot better,” Aunt Vera says. We’re talking over Facetime and in front of me is a bowl of popcorn that I haven’t touched yet. After Chase broke it off with me I can’t seem to eat anything.
“Yeah, I know I just called her a little bit ago. She didn’t answer.” I’m trying my damndest to not break down in tears about Chase. So far I don’t think she can tell.
“She’s sleep I think. But, she’s really in good spirits. Finally out of the hospital.” She stammers, appearing to say something but trying to find the words.
“What’s wrong?”
She sighs. “It’s Robert.”
“Can we please not talk about him?”
“Well, I just thought you should know. He’s being sentenced on charges. The court date is next Thursday.”
That was fast. Good news. Good to know they’re not stringing this along. I feign my interest.
“And?”
“You should go. I think it would be cathartic for you.”
“I don’t want to be in the same room as that man.”
“Well Brynn, I just though you should know. I thought you wanted to know. To, you know…get closure.”
“I’ll get closure when he’s in a casket and not seeing mom anymore.
“Fine by me. I texted you the information anyways.”
“Thanks, but I’ll pass.” I pause. “Aunt Vera, I just want to say thanks for you know—”
“You’re going to have to tell her yourself. I’m not going to keep it to myself. It’s not fair to her.”
Aunt Vera, who got a call from the university hospital about my overdose, said she wouldn’t tell my mom about it as long as I get help and would tell her myself.
“I know. I want her to get better first and then I’ll tell her. I promise.”
“And how are you doing? You taking care of yourself?”
“I’m fine. I’m done with that stuff. Honest. I’m going to a peer group to talk about it soon.”
“Good. I’m not going to act holier than thou and say I didn’t dabble in a few things in my day, but I just know that stuff will end up catching up to in the long run.”
“I know.” I look at the clock. “Can I talk to you later? I need to start studying. Thanks again. If you talk to mom, tell her I love her.”
“Okay. I’ll talk to you soon.”
I close my laptop and still can’t get over how Chase dumped me like I was nothing. I reach for my water bottle. It’s empty. Empty like my life. My life is a mess in every way I know possible—even ways I never knew were possible. And the only bright spot that I did have, is now gone. That’s my life. Total darkness. I get a sliver of sunshine or a shred of goodness here and there and then it’s back to hopelessness. I only get a taste of what it’s like to feel good. Maybe I should just drop out and live on the beach and learn how to surf. Those people always seem happy. The only person I knew that could help me cope was Chase and now he’s gone.
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