(later)
Wander: (trying to reach his mother on call) Come on, come on...
[the video call rang for quite a long while before it was answered]
Wildflower: Hey, Wandy. Sorry, I was busy doing...stuff [tho her tone sounded like she was a bit reluctant to answer his call] U OK, sweetie?
Wander: I've been okay, some crazy stuff but yeah... How are you feeling?
Wildflower: I'm doing fine. U know how it is, nothing reli happens ard here on Planet Janet [turned aside to let out a small cough]
Wander: :( ... Listen, Mama? I'm really...REALLY sorry about that outburst the last time we talked. I was just feeling a lot of stress and...
Wildflower: Oh, it's alright, sweetie. I'll admit I'm still a wee bit sore abt it, bt ur Papa is right as well, I shouldn't be forcing u to do this wen ur not ready. Sorry for being so pushy
Wander: It's okay, Mama. And also... I think I might've found THE guy, but he just needs some time to trust me and such.
Wildflower: Reli now? That's good to hear. It's just that with my time... [trailed off a bit, then shook her head n looked up with a slightly forced smile] Don't worry abt me, sweetie. U don't hv to do this just to pls ur dear ol mom. Maybe I might not live to see any grandkids from either of u in the unforseen future, but I'm OK with it now...
Wander: :( But Mama... you really wanted this, and... (was trying not to choke up about it)
Wildflower: [noticed his face n rolled her eyes a little] Papa couldn't kept his big mouth shut n told u guys, didn't he? I swear he's sleeping in the dog house tonight [tries to laugh it away]
Wander: You...you can at least try and fight it, can't you?
Wildflower: [shook her head] It's too late. I should've noticed wen I was starting to hv heavy breathing n coughing, n the time wen I collapsed for no reason at the shopping mall. It's genetic, sweetie. Skips a generation, n I got the luck of the draw. My lungs will just suddenly grow excess tissue n turns into cancer. I'm just glad none of u got it, thank gob [still tries to smile it off, trying to be strong for her baby boy]
Wander: M-mama... ;(
Wildflower: Oh don't cry. It's bound to happen one way or another. No parent should outlive their children anyways. It's pretty much the reason why I was so pushy abt the whole grandkids issue. I just...wanna be a grandma at least once before I go, is all... [coughed a little]
Wander: (head bows down, feeling guilty)
Wildflower: Ooh, sweetie. Pls, don't be tht way. U know my heart hurts wen I see any of my babies sad. I didn't mean to guilt trip u, I reli didn't. Pls don't be sad [plc her hand on the screen in an effort to comfort him]
Hater: [was looking for Wander to tell him he's moved his stuff wen he heard the whole conversation, tho he hid out of sight so as not to alert them]
Wander: But...what if it's the last time we talk with each other...? I can't live with the fact that you'd never get your dying wish all because of... :(
Wildflower: Oh it's not the end of the world, sweetie. I'll be fine, n u shouldn't hold it against urself for this. U said u need to gain the man's trust, so do it. These things can't be rushed, I get it now. I was foolish. I forgot tht to hv a family, u must hv love first. If u don't even love ur spouse, how r u expected to love ur child, right?
Wander: ...I guess so... And I love you too, Mama... ;(
Wildflower: I love u too, sweetie. U take care, OK? Come over n visit wen u can, alright? Bring ur boy with u as well. I wanna meet him
Wander: I'll... I'll try and make it when I can. Take care of yourself, Mama. :(
Wildflower: I will. Now I hv a bone to pick with ur Papa for having a big mouth (giggle) Ta-ta (ended the call]
Hater: [bit his lip, then walked away, deciding not to intrude at this sensitive moment just yet, opting to wait for Wander in his room]
Wander: Bye... (wipes a few tears) :( (slowly makes his way back to his room)
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