KARA POV
I knew this summer was going to be filled with doctors appointments and I was right. Sitting here getting ready for my check up with my cannula under my nose while my mom talks to my doctor.
"She doesn't like leaving the house, she barely has any friends, she eats like a bird and never comes out of her room
I think she's depressed" my mom said to my doctor.
" I am not depressed" I argue with my mom
She turns to the doctor and says " she keeps reading one book over and over"
"Oh yeah she's depressed" my doctor responded
" I am not depressed!!!" I tried to argue but no one listens
The internet always says that depression is side effect of cancer but depression is not a side effect of cancer it's a side effect of dying which was what was happening to me.
My doctor turns to me "ok Kara I might switch you to Zoloft and twice a day instead of once"
"Why stop there just keep me coming ,how rigid do you think cancer gets..?"
She smiles "have you been going to that support group I suggested?"
I smile back guiltily "support groups aren't really my thing"
"Support groups could be a great way for you to connect with people who are...."
I cut her off " who are what?"
" On the same journey as you" she looks at me expectantly.
"Journey...? Really ??" I laugh at her choice of words
She smiles back. "give it a chance who knows you might even find it enlightening now"she pushes
My mom just stand there looking at both me and my doctor who's name is Mrs Sarah.
"Ok fine I'll give it a try so can we go now I am so tired"
"Sure you can change back to your clothes let me get your prescription ready."
When she leaves the room my mom turns to me and smiles
"What..?"
"You know I am going to take you too that support group tomorrow Kara and there's no escaping it."
"If I go would that make you and dad happy so you can leave me alone now."
She laughs and nods her head "ok honey let's go now don't want your father to burn down the house."
I laugh at the face she makes and turn to go into the changing room.
When I come out I notice my mom not there probably she went to get my prescription from Mrs Sarah.
I turn to my left and see a small mirror on the wall. I walk over to it and observe my face. I have big green eyes, my hair is chocolate brown and stops just above my shoulder. I stare at my self a while longer and when I turn to leave I see my mom standing at the door smiling with tears in her eyes.
I walk to where she was standing and gave her a hug
"It's ok mom.. I am fine"
When she finally let's go, we walk out of the room and go to the car park where she parked her car.
The car ride was silent and peaceful. When we got home I see my dad waiting for us on the porch. I smile when I see the grin on his face knowing that he had done something terrible.
"What has he done now...?" my mom shakes her head when she sees him
"Honeyyy you are home." he runs to go give my mom a peck on her cheek.
"Yes David I know I can see that. What did you do?"
My dad laughs nervously and says " I tried making dinner but the.. chicken got burnt...?"
I try to hold my laughter as I think of how the kitchen must look like right now.
I can see that my mom is trying to hold a straight face and be mad at him.
"You are going to clean that up because I am too tired to do that David. How many times do I have to tell you not to cook in our kitchen anymore."
He smiles sheepishly as my mom walks away into the house.
He turns to me with a grin on his face.
"How was the appointment darling ?"
I smile and say "I guess I still have to go to that support group I've been avoiding"
He makes a face saying "ouch.. sucks to be you darling but maybe you can finally make some friends there."
My dad has always been my best friend, I tell him almost everything even my mom gets jealous of our friendship.
He bends down to help me with my oxygen tank that help me with my breathing. He rolls it with him as he walks inside and I walk behind him.
I guess I am finally going to that support group.
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Shooting for our stars
General Fiction"What's your name?" He asked curiously "Kara.." "No what's your full name?" "Kara Hale Wilson"I said smiling I waited for his response but he just kept on staring at me "What...? Is there something on my face" I ask nervously " I didn't say anyt...
