Tainted Liberties by L.R. Jackson

Author:L.R. Jackson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Odyssey Media
Published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

My shoes create a permanent path in the carpet of the family room floor while we wait for the doctor to fill us in on Dylan’s condition. Since I’m an employee of the hospital, no one would let me anywhere near him, and none of the nurses would tell me what was happening. The door opens, and the doctor finally walks in.

“We got a heartbeat,” the doctor says.

“Oh, thank God,” I say with a sigh of relief.

“He’s still in critical condition, but we’re doing everything we can to make sure he pulls through.”

“Thank you, doctor,” Mark replies.

“The paramedic found this on his bed. It seems he left a note for you two.”

Mark grabs the note. “Thank you. We didn’t even notice,” he says.

“You did good, Amy. He might not have made it if you had not found him when you did.”

“Thank you,” I answer. I’m not familiar with this doctor. He usually doesn’t work my shift, but word spreads quickly around the ER. It isn’t surprising that he knows I’m a nurse here.

“I’ll be back when you two can see him.”

He leaves the room, and Mark opens the letter and reads it out loud.

Mom and Dad,

I’m sorry, but I can’t live like this any longer. I’m tired of hiding who I really am, and I’d rather leave this earth than continue living a lie. I’m gay, and I’ve been attracted to boys ever since I can remember. I never told you because I knew you wouldn’t understand. I met someone I really liked, but he’s sick. He’s HIV-positive. I’ll answer the question you’re both asking in your heads. Yes, I slept with him unprotected, so there is a possibility that I too can be HIV-positive. So, instead of shaming the family and dealing with a death sentence, I decided to end my own life.

Mom, please don’t be too sad, and please forgive me, but this is best. I know you would have accepted me regardless and continued to love me, but I couldn’t make your marriage to Dad miserable because of my choices. You know he wouldn’t have accepted me. Thank you for always supporting me, and I love you. Dad, you were right. I was a faggot, and I’m nothing like you. But that’s okay. I love you anyway. Please don’t be sad. This is what is best. Please tell Ireland I’m sorry for not having her back and that I love her so much.

Dylan

Eva

So much has happened this past week. I found evidence that my husband may be cheating on me, and I found out he slept with someone else the night before our wedding. I haven’t slept in days. I haven’t eaten and can barely keep it together for the kids. I sat down with my mother, and she admitted that Shanice had confided in her about Sheldon and Crystal. Yet, neither of them thought it was necessary to tell me about it. Instead, both allowed me to walk down the aisle with a liar and a cheater.

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