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Chapter 2

Autor: Perfect Timing
Owen's body couldn't just stay there. Mom and Dad needed to send him to the funeral home.

Dad sighed helplessly. "We should bring Ivy too. They're siblings, after all. She should be there to see Owen off."

"She doesn't deserve to see my son off. Tell her to get lost. She has no right to show up at Owen's funeral!" Mom snapped.

Dad ignored Mom's fury and called for me several times.

I desperately wanted to answer him, but I couldn't make a sound. My body was transparent.

When no one responded, Mom grew even angrier and swept everything off the table onto the floor. "That wretched girl has no heart! What did I do to deserve a daughter like this?

"All she does is braid that stupid hair and fuss over herself. She's only eight years old and already so vain. I don't know who she takes after.

"First, she kills her own brother. And now, when it's time to say goodbye to him one last time, she's hiding somewhere. When I get back, I'll kill her myself."

At the funeral, Mom and Dad sobbed their hearts out. Mom especially looked like she might collapse from crying.

"Owen, I worked so hard just to save up money to buy you a house someday. Now that you're gone, I have nothing left to look forward to."

Even though Owen was dead, I was still here. They still had me. I was their daughter too.

Dad held Mom tenderly, his eyes brimming with heartache. I wanted to reach out and wipe away Mom's tears, but I was dead now.

When they returned home, neither of them mentioned me. It wasn't until the next day that Dad finally said something about calling me for dinner.

Before he could even finish, Mom's emotions flared up again. "Why bother calling her? She's old enough to feed herself.

"If she's not eating, she must be sneaking food somewhere else. And if she does starve, she'd deserve it.

"She killed my Owen. What's she still living for? She should have died instead of my Owen."

She didn't have to worry. I was already dead. I could keep Owen company now.

I never understood why Mom hated me so much. Once, when Owen was asleep, I went to the bathroom, and she pointed a finger at me and screamed.

"You little brat, you did that on purpose! You just wanted to disturb my son's sleep."

After that, I didn't even dare drink much water. I only used the bathroom once a day.

Owen was mischievous and liked riding on my back like I was a horse. He was so heavy I could barely hold him up, but I still gritted my teeth and carried him around in circles again and again.

Even the ice cream this time, Dad only gave it to me when Mom wasn't home. Owen could eat ice cream whenever he wanted.

I just wanted so badly to know what ice cream tasted like. That was the only reason I didn't give it to him.
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  • Mom, I'll Never Eat Ice Cream Again   Chapter 10

    Dad stayed depressed for a few months, but he eventually pulled himself together. He was capable and good-looking. It wasn't long before people started setting him up on dates.Soon enough, he got married again.At the wedding, Grandma nodded with satisfaction. She was so happy that she even had a drink.As I watched from above, I felt genuinely happy for them.His new wife, Esther Jenkins, got pregnant quickly. Grandma brought her homemade meals and fresh produce to help her through the pregnancy.Esther wasn't harsh like Mom had been. She was gentle, with a round, kind face. She never bullied Dad and was always respectful to Grandma.When Mom was alive, Grandma never dared spend the night in the city. But Esther insisted Grandma stay for longer visits.I finally felt at peace as I watched this warm scene unfold. Just as I was thinking this, my soul began to fade.It was time to leave, and that was okay. I no longer had any regrets.After what felt like a long time, I became

  • Mom, I'll Never Eat Ice Cream Again   Chapter 9

    After that, Grandma seemed to come back to life. She kept the yard spotless and fattened Buddy up considerably. But on some nights, she still stared at the moon and cried quietly.I knew she was thinking of me.Days passed peacefully like this. Things weren't so peaceful for Mom and Dad, though.Mom swung between madness and clarity. When she was lucid, she hurt herself. By now, her wrists were already scarred beyond recognition. When she lost her mind, she acted like Owen and me were still there.She'd talk to empty air, scaring everyone around her. She'd wait outside schools and try to take other people's children home, thinking they were us.The kids would be terrified by her crazed appearance, and Dad would grovel and apologize to their parents.Mom's condition became so severe that the hospital refused to keep her. Dad had no choice but to quit his job and take care of her himself.But they still had to eat, and their savings were running out. They couldn't survive on n

  • Mom, I'll Never Eat Ice Cream Again   Chapter 8

    Grandma looked at Mom and sighed heavily, but she didn't forgive her. She turned to Dad and said, "I'll never forgive your wife. She killed Ivy. I won't forgive her for the rest of my life."I'm not coming to the city anymore. You two can live your lives. Don't bother coming out to the countryside to see me either."Dad watched Grandma's retreating figure and sniffled, but said nothing. I hurried after her. I was never leaving her side again.Grandma bought me a beautiful casket and filled it with snacks I'd never even seen before. On the day of my burial, she cried and said, "Ivy, this is all my fault. You don't blame me, do you?"I never had money to buy you snacks before. I wanted to save it for your college tuition."But I never thought you'd be gone so soon. If I'd known, I would have bought you everything. I would have let you eat your fill…"Grandma cried again. I hated seeing her cry. How could I ever blame her? She was the best person in the world to me.I understoo

  • Mom, I'll Never Eat Ice Cream Again   Chapter 7

    "Grandma, I was doing okay, really. Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault I died."It's not Mom and Dad's fault either. If anyone's to blame, it's just bad luck on my part."Grandma, please don't be sad. I'm fine. It was cold and painful at first, but I went numb pretty quickly."I tried desperately to explain, but I'd forgotten I was dead. No one could hear me anymore.Dad kneeled on the ground, crying and apologizing to Grandma. "Mom, this is all my fault. If I'd stood up to her, Ivy would still be alive. At the end of the day, I'm just a coward."I don't deserve to be a father. No, I don't deserve to be human. In one week, I lost both my children."As he spoke, Dad suddenly rushed toward the metal door. "You kids must be so scared. Don't worry. I'm coming with you!"I tried to grab him, but I couldn't hold onto anything. I was about to cry, but thankfully, the police stopped him."Knock it off. Pull yourself together!"Grandma walked over and hit Dad a few times. "Are y

  • Mom, I'll Never Eat Ice Cream Again   Chapter 6

    "Mabel Grant, you've gone too far! Can you lose your mind some other time?"Our daughter is dead, and you're still spouting this nonsense. She was a good girl, and I'm not a pervert. Why is your mind so twisted?"Because you're always imagining things, she had to walk on eggshells at home, and I was too afraid to be kind to her."She was an eight-year-old child. She never had a normal childhood. We failed her!" Dad yelled.Mom was used to Dad doting on her and coddling her at home. She couldn't handle his berating."It's her own fault. Officers, please check the earlier footage. She's the one who killed my son."But when she saw the footage, she was completely stunned. "How is this possible? Owen knocked her out, so that's why she couldn't hear him calling."She dug her nails into her palm, speaking through clenched teeth. "Is she stupid? Why didn't she explain?"This time, before Dad could say anything, one of the officers laughed coldly. "That's rich coming from you. The foot

  • Mom, I'll Never Eat Ice Cream Again   Chapter 5

    My body was frozen solid, just like Owen's had been. It was even more horrifying than Owen's death because until my very last moment, I was still pounding on the door, begging for help.My face was frozen mid-plea. Anyone could tell from looking at my frozen body just how desperate I'd been.When she heard Mom and Dad's screams, Grandma sensed something terrible had happened. She stumbled over as fast as she could.When she saw my frozen body, she collapsed to the floor, sobbing. "Ivy, my sweet girl, how did you end up in there?"I never let you be cold when you lived with me! How could this happen to my baby?"As if she'd lost her mind, she grabbed a coat from the couch and draped it over my body. "No, my Ivy isn't dead. She's just too cold. She'll wake up once I cover her up!"Covering me with the coat wasn't enough. Grandma tried to rub my hands warm. But when she touched my hands—frozen solid like icicles—she couldn't hold it together anymore. She let out a bone-chilling scre

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