I hang up, and for the thousandth time, I want to scream. But I can't...she'd call right back. She watches me closer now than before I killed her.
"Hello? Hi, Mom...yes, I'm so happy to hear from you...again....yes, Mom...so happy...yes...you sound wonderful...yes, I'm keeping my appointments and taking my meds...yes, Mom, I know it's important...yes, I always say nice things about you...yes, Mom...it was naughty what I did...yes, only a wonderful mother like you could forgive and love so much after such a thing...I am lucky...no, Mommy, nobody but you...okay...can't wait to hear your voice again...love you too, Mommy...miss you...kisses."
I hang up, and for the thousandth time, I want to scream. But I can't...she'd call right back. She watches me closer now than before I killed her.
Mary Wallace
20/11/2020 01:41:12 pm
Looks like you got mum out of your life... but not out of your conscience. Clever story.
Bobby Warner
20/11/2020 04:21:17 pm
Wow! That was the best surprise ending I've seen in a time. Great job, Brian.
Brian Taylor
20/11/2020 05:46:16 pm
Thank you Mary and Bobby for your kind comments.
Sue Clayton
21/11/2020 01:48:42 am
A lesson for us all in how to treat our mums while they're on this earth.
David
21/11/2020 02:31:20 pm
Chillingly good. Comments are closed.
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