The Coughing Woman

Chapter 2: sorrow

I'm looking my mother in the eyes and I can't help but cry, even though her eyes are closed and the only sounds I hear are the beeps, the odd breathing sounds and my own crying, she could die at any second at all for god sake.

How did this happen? She never smoked or... did anything at all. So how? How?! How could this have happened to her she didn't deserve this, NOBODY DESERVES THIS! SO, "WHY THE HELL DID IT HAVE TO HAPPEN TO MY MOTHER?!" I screamed, if I didn't know I was still in the hospital I would've thrown something by now and although I didnt throw anything people in the surrounding rooms still seemed frightened by my outburst. Some people remain silent longer than others but eventually people start talking again

My mom turns her head to look at me and she looks...... Looks so sad.... and she says "honey, it's fine, you can just leave and live your life" my heart sinks hearing that. It's as if she wants to just.... die, I never thought about it like that. Was she suffering all this time? Like I was? I always made a big deal about when something bad happened to me and she never ever talked about having cancer. I can't believe it

Mom closes her eyes again, it's at that point when I stop crying and start to think..... how can I possibly afford to save my mother if I have such a bad job? When suddenly I get a terrible terrible idea........ I could turn to thievery......... but if I do I can't turn back ever.... no.... No! It's worth saving my moms life. I don't care about what people say, I love my mom and she has always been there for me! Since I was born damn it! I can't just let her die alone in here..... not without at least trying to help her

When I get home, I pack my things, as I may move in and out of this country in case things get heated, while I'm searching my closet I find 2 things that I don't remember purchasing, a black hoodie and a black ski mask...
Perfect.

(Chapter 2 end)