Don't let go

Chapter 2

Amelia POV:

So I rushed downstairs immediately to avoid any punishment from my Mom.

The smell of fresh baked potato and egg was what welcomed me to the dining room. The food was already served. They were all seated. Trying to register what was actually happening, I was asked to get a seat.

“You must be wondering why you are seated here with us, right?” My mom asked, smiling at me. Something I rarely see, I wish this dream could last forever.

I couldn't answer. I was feeling nervous while my palms were sweating. Suddenly, her eyes narrowed as she began speaking. “Let's just go straight to the point.”

"I think it's time for you to face reality. You're 22 now, and we can't afford to continue training you in school when you're of no benefit, and it's a financial burden we cannot sustain."

“Her words cut deep, each causing pain inside me.” I refused to understand what she said. Having the urge to cry, I asked her the question that was baffling me instead of desperation.

“But Mom, why do I have to drop out of school while Jessica continues her education?”

Immediately, Jessica stopped what she was doing with her phone and stared at me smiling.

“How dare you question me?”

"You ungrateful child! "You should be thankful I'm not throwing you out of my house." My mom's eyes flashed with venom as she bent over and whispered.

"Don't you dare breathe out a word about this to anyone, or you will face my wrath."

All this while, my Dad was just seated there without uttering any word.

"Now, get out of my sight, you maid." She dismissed me with a Curt dismissive wave of her hand.

Make sure you clean the house, and nothing should go missing. If not, you're going to face the consequences. We shouldn't even be telling you about this. But anyway, you have to know “we are going on a trip.” She said as I left the dining room.

I ran back to my room without looking back. I couldn't fathom why she would stop me from going to school while Jessica continued.

The pains I was feeling were so unbearable to me that I felt furious. This was really unfair. I'll never wish this even to my worst enemy.

Still trying to calm down from what has happened, Jessica walks into my room without knocking with a smirk plastered on her face.

“What do you want Jessica,” I asked, feeling irritated.

“C’mon sister, you should be happy for me not staying inside here shedding unnecessary tears.”

“Well, now that we're the only ones at home, you know, always a s**t is a s**t I don't want you to go around seducing men when I am at school. You know,” she said, smiling.

“Get out of my room now”

“Or what, Amelia?” She asked, still smirking," What are you going to do? You drop out s**t, you should be thanking God that mom is not aware you tried seducing all the boys in school.

With a sudden move, my hands connected with her cheeks, sending her face sidewards.

“You pathetic loser, you have the guts to slap me!”

“And I'll do it again and again without any regrets.” Now get out of my room, I said , pushing her out.

“You would pay for this Amelia” she yelled. I was so relieved to have done that without any regrets.

******

“Wow Amelia, I am so proud of you” Karen giggles.

“That spoiled brat was always stepping on your toes.” She deserves to be treated that way when no one is around.

Yeah, I replied blankly. “What happened Amelia?” You sound different and serious at the same time.

I took a deep breath, hesitating if I should share the news with her when I still remembered my mom's threat.

“It's just …”

“My mom said I should drop out of school.” I could sense her shock when she gasped audibly.

“What?Why? Tell me this is a joke Amelia.”

“I am serious Karen," I said with a trembling voice. C'mon Amy you don't have to cry, what did your dad say about it?

“He said nothing, Karen.” he just sat down there without uttering any words.

“Oh Amy, I wish I could just sue them for this.”

“A mom does not treat her own child like this.”

“Sorry for saying this, but I don't think she's actually your mom.”

“Oh, stop that Karen” I said, smiling as if she could see me. No, I am very serious right now.

“Amelia”

“Just sit down and picture who in their right mind would treat their child like this.” Karen people do change, you know, I believe things will change for the better one day, I promise.

“I am just concerned about you. Do you know I am always there for you, right?”?

“And besides, I think you need to be with someone that can support you.”

“Not again Karen like are you really serious right now?” I asked her.

“Yes Amy, you are an adult,” I know I don't have a say in this, but you really need someone.

“Okay, okay, I will have to think about that.” Okay, see you later pretty, she replied.

“Karen stop calling me that” I said, both of us laughing before ending the call.

I don't think anyone would love me anyway. I said to no one in particular. My Mom always told me I was ugly, and that ugly people don't get approached.

“And again, I am scared of heartbreak”

Yes you heard me. I've seen that a lot in movies how the male lead would betray the female lead just because of some revenge and all the rest, and I swear I can feel their pain.

I do sometimes cry about it. So funny, isn't it? Yeah, that's how I feel when watching such movies or series. Note the sarcasm.

The last time Karen saw me crying, I was used as a joke, promising that the next one would be a sticker. From then, I have always been watching movies alone.

As the days passed since my parents went for their anniversary, I noticed some change in Jessica's behavior. She has been avoiding me since our last encounter. And I couldn't help but wonder if she was planning something bad.

The sudden buzz of my phone shattered the silence, taking me out of my reverie. Reaching out for it, I was stunned by what glared back at me.