How Could You Do This To Me, Mum? by Rosie Rushton

Author:Rosie Rushton [Rushton, Rosie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781848123250
Publisher: Piccadilly Press Ltd.

Chapter Twenty-Six

Reflections in the Night

Laura didn’t sleep much that night. Why did the Gees have to be at the same restaurant? She had never seen her dad like that before – he was fine when he lived with them. It was all the fault of the Bestial Betsy – she’d driven him to alcoholism. Or was it Mum’s fault? Whatever, it was up to Laura to save him.

She kept going over the conversation with her father but she couldn’t make sense of it. If he hadn’t wanted to leave Mum, then why did he go? Or did Mum really throw him out? Laura had been told that he had fallen for someone else and was leaving. But then again, parents often told you what they wanted you to hear. But the fact remained that Dad was with Betsy, not with them and anyway, if he really cared so much about her, why had he forgotten her Christmas present? Then she felt guilty for thinking such a horrible thought. And now he wanted her to say something to Mum. Of course, it would be great to have Dad living at home again, but then, what about Melvyn? He might be a bit of a geek but he was getting better. Besides, Mum was really happy these days. And what about the new baby? But Dad had made her promise – and she couldn’t let him down. She’d have to talk to Mum. It wasn’t going to be easy.

Chelsea lay awake, gazing at the ceiling. She didn’t feel fifteen; she didn’t actually feel anything. She knew she was pretty, certainly not thick, and fairly outgoing; so why was life passing her by? Laura had hardly said a word in the car on the way home. Chelsea guessed she was mortified about her dad being drunk, but when Chelsea had suggested that she should come over tomorrow and listen to some music she muttered about having things to do. Well, if Laura didn’t want her friendship, she’d just find someone who did. She should have gone out with Bex and ignored what her parents said. After all, if she couldn’t do her own thing at fifteen, when could she, for heaven’s sake.

From now on, she vowed silently, pulling the duvet over her head, I shall live my life my way and if they don’t like it, that’s just tough.

It was to turn out rather tougher than she thought.

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