2 January 2013
She looked back at me. All the color and expressions had left her. My heart sort of sank as I embraced myself for the worst. "Ashlynn, come here," she said patting her lap. I got up and sat in her lap. "Baby, I can't go with you guys," she said wrapping her arms around me. Tears started to form in the corners of my eyes. "But momma, we can make it we can ge...," my voice started to crack as she held up her finger, cutting off my words. I started to sob like a 2 year old that didn't get their way. "Ash, honey, I'm an old woman. I can't get around like I use to! Lord forbid one of those things get on me because I'd never be able to fight it off. I'll just slow you down, I'm better off here,"she said. "But mom, me and Zayden, we can protect you. We can keep you safe," I sobbed. She nodded her head. "I've served my purpose. I settled down, had a beautiful child, and brought her up right. I've lived my life and its up to you now. I'm so proud of the young woman you've turned out to be and you so strong and fearless. It's time that we part ways and for you to do this alone," she said. I realized that she was right. The realization made me sob even more. She took off the locket around her neck and placed it around mine. "No matter how far you go, if you ever miss me I want you to take this and remember that I love you so very much ever since the day I found out I was pregnant. You've always been my baby girl and you always will be," she placed the locket around my neck then smile and kissed my forehead. "Now go, quickly," she said and so I did. I walked down stairs and grabbed the other duffle bag along with a box. Zayden was standing there staring at me when all of a sudden there was a loud bang. In that instant I knew that I would never see my mom again. "Let's get out of here quick," he said. Tears stung my eyes and rolled down my cheeks as I rushed out of the door. Luckily there was no problem getting to the car. Between mom taking her life and all if this, I wouldn't be able to handle it. We sped out of the driveway and towards the mall. I couldn't help but notice that the sky was now clear and blue and peaceful. I'd like to think of it as a way of mom showing me that she'd made it. I burst into tears and sobbed for what seemed like forever. Finally Zayden pulled over and held me telling me that everything was ok and that we were going to be ok. In the back of my mind I had my doubts.
Apocalypse 15 • Opuss № I