2 weeks
The Trip
I stood outside my door, feeling the cool breeze of the morning. I shivered, but it felt good. The sun is rising and I'm in awe of how beautiful the sky is.
I took in the fresh air letting relaxation take over. It was silent. Everyone is still asleep.
FLASHBACK
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With a few minutes of nothing, I finally reflected on what happened a few days ago.
"I'm leaving in two weeks," I whispered breaking the silence.
His back was turned towards. He shook his head. "Are you that stupid?" his voice got higher. He finally faced me. "Are you that selfish? Leaving mom alone here with us!"
"Selfish!? I've been working my off to provide for OUR mother! For the past 6 years, Mark."
He just stared at me. "Mom shouldn't be our responsibility." his voice was monotone.
"She's our mother. She raised us. As her kids, we owe her." I walked closer to him. "I'm going to be a mom. I need to focus on that now. Mom and I talked," I took a deep breath, "she's moving in with Micel."
And there his eyes widen. His face turned red. He started puffing. "WHAT?!"
"Mom has been talking about going back to Indonesia." I kept my tone calm. "She has family, friends, constant care." his breathing was becoming regular. "We haven't seen Micel in so long. She misses her."
"And you're just going to let her?! What is wrong with you?! Your boyfriend claims he can take care of you both and where the is he now?!"
I glared at him. I felt my skin boil. Does he not listen?! "Mark, where do you think I'm going!?"
"No where. I just feel like your dropping everything." His arms are crossed. "You're just dropping what you don't like in your life."
I gasped in disbelief. "I'm leaving to Korea."
"WHA-" His tone skyrocketed.
"Young-bae is actually really well off. And before you start expressing your hate for Koreans, or any other race that you claim inferior, get to know him first."
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I sighed remembering the look on his face. I remember his yelling, his rage, seeing mom walk out ignoring his claims.
In two weeks, I won't be in America anymore. In two weeks, our family will be separated. In two weeks, I won't be faced with the constant annoyance I have with my life here. In two weeks, I'll be with him - focusing on us, our new family.
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thank you for pointing it out. DID not know it did that >.<
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