A Single Mother

Chapter 5

The First Door

She walked slightly to the first door. She was in deep thought. She took a deep breath. It took a lot of courage to do so. She starts to prep and talk to herself. When that was over, she took her right hand to go to the door knob.

Her heart started to pound. It was music to the ears of anyone who heard it. She didn’t know why her heart acted like that. When the first door opened, a bright white light shone onto her. She closed her eyes. Because she didn’t want to go blind.

After the light was gone, the years appeared once again. A different voice appeared. It was a sad voice. The sad voice says the date…

January 6 1990…

A sad voice spoke. And then it vanished. It wasn’t there anymore. As for the girl, no one can see her. Why did you ask? Because the girl was invisible to people around her. She somehow recognizes these people. Her eyes grew wide. She definitely recognizes it.

She mumbles softly. These people were the ones who were good people. They were the ones who stuck by her as an infant. My tears were cold as ice. An emotion appeared on its own. It was a very sad memory to remember.

She remembered. This was when her mother was trying hard to push her out. But, it was hard. She could see how sweaty her mother was. She pushed as much as she could but couldn’t. The doctor knew that the infant was being choked by the cord. So, they had no choice but to do a C-section. But, to do that, he has to put the mother to sleep. And they did.

It broke the soul of her father. He was out there. Waiting for it to end. While their son was being cared for by his son’s relatives, he didn’t believe anything. But, it was the only way to do so. He prayed for his wife to survive all this. The people who appear to be doctors surround her. They must be very careful. They didn’t want any infections to appear inside of her.

He slightly cut her belly slowly and carefully. There they saw the unborn baby better. They slowly cut the cord around the baby’s neck. The nurse slowly picked the baby up. She makes sure not to touch the rest of the rest of the organs in the belly. The rest of the people patch her up. She starts to sew her belly together. They make sure her belly doesn’t start to bleed. It was perfect. And no infection in sight.

The only problem was the unborn baby. The others rush to the baby. The doctor put one hand on the father’s shoulder. It was to reassure him that they would save his wife and his daughter. He let go of a breath he didn’t know he was holding. He was glad his wife was fighting this alone.

There was no sign of life for the baby. They waited until the baby started to cry. This was a problem. They tried everything in their power to save her. They didn’t want to fail their mission. The mother was resting. It wasn’t serious for her. It was serious for the infant. They noticed the baby had weak lungs. There was also a weak heart too. The kidney was alright.

They try many position tips. After a few minutes, the baby was able to breathe. The baby started to cry a little bit. It was faint, but it showed that the baby was alive. The baby was trying to fight for her own life. She had to stay in the incubators though. It was the only way to save her life. It was on and off. But, they were able to manage.

It took many days and weeks. But, they were able to pull it off. The baby was able to breathe. She was sleeping soundly. Then, they go check on the father of the child. They gave them the great news. They never go out of their way to go out and tell the rest of their families. There was a lot of cheering. Everyone prayed for their safety.

One of the doctors noticed the baby’s eyes. It was very beautiful. He smiled in delight. He knew this baby’s eyes were Chinese. Since the hospital these couple went to was a Chinese hospital. He hopes this child grew up correctly without any traumatic experiences. He could tell this baby would have a good future.

He decided to stay quiet. Because he fears that someone might be jealous of the infant girl. He didn’t say anything. After that, he went to check on the child’s mother. As he entered the hospital room, he thought he felt an unknown presence. But there wasn’t anyone there. He starts to sigh.

Unknown POV

I could see the human women lying in bed. I wonder how many lives are left for her. I could tell she would be a bad mother. Since, she didn’t like the second child that was born. She wanted her second child to be a boy. Another son. But, instead, god gave her an infant girl. A daughter. Someone who will do great things.

Sadly, this daughter of hers will have a lot of hardships to get where she is now. I wonder if she could do it. She will meet people. These people will change the personality that she once had. Besides being isolated by people due to her mother. But, it is all the more reason to watch her grow and spread her wings.

I have decided to instill a special soul in her. One will be her guidance. Like a guardian protector to watch and protect her from darkness. Because she will meet people who will lie, cheat and betray her. It could be her friends or family. Or it could be about a boy who she thought would be the one.

Oh! I could tell this special soul. The speck of light. It is resonating with something of equal value. It didn’t glow when it was near this human mother. Nor this human father. I believe it’s somewhere else. I follow this powerful surge of energy.

There I came across a very cute and adorable infant girl. There’s no name in the incubator. Hmm.. I think her mother will be dressing her up as a boy during childhood. The speck of light is reacting towards this infant girl.

I have decided she will be the perfect candidate for this special soul. One that has many endless possibilities for choices. It all depends on what choices this infant girl will make. It will be the make it or break it kind of situation. This will show me whether it would be a good idea to place my trust in this infant girl.

She will be my eyes and ears. I want to see if humans have ever changed over the centuries. Since then, I have seen greedy humans. I wonder if she will be able to judge humans. I will give her the power to judge a living being, whether human or animal. She will have these natural abilities. She will be different like any other woman. She will have my protection. I will make sure even if someone did try to put a curse on her during childhood. It will backfire on whoever it was once that curse is removed.

All I need for her is to accept everything about her. Her good flaws. Or bad flaws. She has to accept everything about her. So that her memories could finally return. She will have all of her memories of her past lives. Then, she can finally spread her wings. And no one will make her life as hell as possible. Because there will be people who will have their past memories of her. And they will protect her no matter what the outcome is.

// End of Unknown POV //

Months.Days. Have passed. The doctor filled out all the information on the birth certificate for the infant girl. Because he thinks the child will want to know about herself. After that, he gave the nurse the go ahead to give the infant to its mother. And so they did.

When they came back to the hospital room, they tried their best to hold their happiness. The nurse handed the baby to the mother. And the doctor handed a few copies to the mother. And the rest to the mother’s sisters. They could tell the mother of the child wasn’t happy.

“ Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Rose. You have a little baby girl. Mr. Rose, the baby girl has your eyes. She will be a beautiful girl one day. Since she appears to be Chinese “

The nurse said out loud to everyone in the room. The nurse was happy. Even the doctors. However, there were no smiles from Mr. and Mrs. Rose. All they could see was disappointment in their eyes. Everyone in the room was silent. They went outside to announce it. And they were excited about the baby. The people outside waiting for them were happy. They didn’t care if it was a boy or a girl. As long as the mother of the child is alive. It was a miracle.

The nurse was going to ask what was wrong. But the doctor stopped her in her tracks. He looked at her and shook his head. That’s all he needs to know what’s wrong. His job was to help the mother give birth to the child. They couldn’t give them their opinion.

“ Why do I have a baby girl? It’s hard to raise a girl. She won’t listen to me. But having my little boy, he’s easy to control. “

“ Why god?! Why did you give me a baby girl?! “

The woman cried out to no one but herself. She was excited about having a baby boy when she found out she was pregnant. But her dream crashed down. It was as if giving birth to a baby girl was a sin to her. Her husband stayed quiet. He didn’t give any opinion about it. Since, he also wanted another son too. It was as if the baby girl was a plague to them.

After the mother and the baby stayed for a month or so, they went back home. Their home was in a house in the Philippines. They went back to their relatives on the women’s side. They were happy. But they stayed quiet. They knew they wanted a son. Everyone was happy except for her. She couldn’t celebrate.

“ Don’t be like that sister! Good things will happen to you. You can’t choose which baby to have “

The women spoke. It was one of her sisters that spoke. She crooked her smile for her. She watches her sister wipe her tears off. She tries to reassure her sister. That’s when an idea pops up.

“ Sister, why not have your children read? It would cheer you up. “

The woman's sister spoke out. She could see her attitude change. She knew her sister liked having their fortune read.

~ The next day ~

Everyone freshens up. It was a big day. It was when few would go see the person. The one who makes a fortune for them. Everyone changed. The woman and her husband waited in the house. She couldn’t leave her daughter and son alone. So she waited until her sister came back and she did.

A minute passed. Then a second. Then half a minute. No one paid attention to the baby girl. The woman and her husband pay attention to their son. Doesn’t that sound not fair to you guys? I guess not.

They didn’t hear the baby cry. They heard that her sister had come back. So she got back up and pretended to look at her daughter. To check to see if the baby was doing fine. But when she did, the baby gave her that look. A look that the baby’s mother didn’t like. She couldn’t harm the baby yet. That’s what her thoughts were in her mind.

“ See? I told you honey? My sister is taking care of her own daughter while we are gone. Isn’t that the cutest ever? “

The woman's sister spoke. The same woman who cares for the baby girl as if it was her daughter. The man was skeptical. He knew something wasn’t right, but he didn’t fight about this one for his wife’s sake. The baby’s father, on the other hand, let go of the breath he was holding. It was as if he took a deep breath. It was a sign of relief. A relief that they didn’t get caught. He didn’t want to be labeled a bad father. Not in front of the little boy. Their son.

The infant girl heard what her father said. She knew instantly that she was unloved by both her parents. And that they were playing favoritism from the start. She started to resent them. Dark emotions start to creep up on the baby every day. It was a feeling of hate for her own parents. A feeling of hate for her brother. She knew she was the youngest. Since, she figured her dad had more children before her and her brother.

The baby girl didn’t know what was going on. So time passed. It continues to move without her. At that moment, she didn’t see her biological parents and brother while she was growing up. All she saw was people who looked like strangers to her. But she still hears voices coming from them. Telling them that she’s her mother’s sister. And that she is in charge of raising her. They were the only family that showered her with love and affection.

Time continues to move forward…

But, the scenery changes..

January 6 1991 to January 6 1992

The girl’s parents went back to America. Her father went to America with their son. While, the girl’s mother gave the baby up to her sister. It is now January 6 1991. The day the infant girl turned into a one-year-old.

She was still developing. The person who helped raise her was there. They were a happy family. The woman teaches her everything. Like how to be an independent woman. She teaches her about men. She also teaches her the good things in life.

The girl didn’t understand. But, she nodded at her. She gave the women a smile. There was a beautiful smile on her. It was a cheerful look. It made anyone who saw her happy. It was as if she was a gift from god.

Good things happen to the person who helps raise her. The women give anything to the girl as much as they can. Since, they know they are from a poor family. It is in the Philippines. They make the girl live in a comfortable environment.

The girl was curious. She looked out the window. She was sad. She saw a lot of homeless people. It made her sad. And when she did; the sky cried with her. There was rain outside. The people there were surprised. The weather person told them it would be sunny. And it's not raining. But, they were mistaken.

The little girl dazed off as always. There was something that was bothering her. But, the little girl couldn’t understand why. It always haunts her. She felt different from other kids her age. For her, she could sense things that normal humans can’t see and hear.

When everyone was sleeping, she saw a ghost. It was a friendly ghost. It seems like the ghost was worried about the person who raised her. The little girl wasn’t afraid of the ghost. There were times the girl saw ghosts during the day. But, it wasn’t dangerous.

Months and days had passed. It has been raining countless times. No one knows why. The weather person was confused. Even when it’s raining. It is still a hot country.

Out of the blue, a man that is of her age. Well, more like a little boy wanting to listen to music. His parents allow him too. So, they played music throughout the day. The sound of music hit the girl in a tidal wave. It made the girl very happy.

The little girl was in a daze. Her body reacts to the music. She dances easily as her body is light as a feather. Her body starts to sway left and right. She didn’t know what came over her. It was as if she was in a trance.

When she danced, the rain that was outside stopped. Out from the rain came a rainbow. It was a miracle. People were shocked. They finally see the sun outside in the sky. It was as if God was smiling at her.

The people came back from the house. They were shocked. But, they were happy. They could finally do the laundry. It was also surprising for them. There was no sparkle of rain near them. It was all dry off. Every other place was wet.

Good things always happen to them. The people who continue to raise the little girl keep having good luck. The girl didn’t speak a word. But, the sound of music made her very happy. She was the dancing queen of all music.

As she danced to the rhythm of the music, aspects of other creatures came about. The people that were with the girl weren’t afraid. They just watch. The creature went out towards the girl.