All Chapters of A Mother’s War: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

“Leave me alone, Frank! I’ve vowed never to argue with you again. Why do you keep getting mad for every single thing?” “Because I don’t trust you anymore. I don’t even know the wife I married,” Frank yelled.“Oh, you don’t trust me? All because I travelled with my boss? That’s the grudge you’ve been holding against me?”“No, you don’t get it. Sonia, you’ve changed completely.”“Changed? Sonia shot back. “No, I didn't change. You changed from the day I entered that jet to San Francisco.”“Check yourself, Sonia. I’m clearly not the problem here.” “Oh, you think you’re not the problem? Ever since I got back, you always return home late, you always ignore me whenever I try to have a conversation with you.”He sighed deeply, “Please, I’m too tired for this.”Rose had overheard the argument. The last few weeks after Sonia’s return from San Francisco had been heated. Arguments over minor issues, insults upon insults. The home was no fun.Frank was jealous, especially noticing how Sonia alw

Their arguments became so regular that living with them became exhausting for Rose. Especially knowing that Austin, the father of her child, was the reason behind everything.Meanwhile, Tyler was still in school. He had grown to love it, and people had started admiring him. He had even gotten used to the whispers from everyone. “That’s the boy going for Beyoncé’s concert in December,” they would say.He and Olivia were still inseparable. They studied together, ate lunch together, and while most students rushed home after school, they remained in the music studio, listening to songs on his Mp3 player.One afternoon after class, Olivia played Beyoncé’s songs on repeat.“Why do you keep playing Beyoncé’s songs?” Tyler asked.“Oh really? Have you forgotten?” “Forgotten what?”“Beyoncé’s show is just a month away.”“Oh, yeah, I remember. But you know I’m not a fan of Beyoncé, right?”“Really? But you sounded excited about the show.”“Yeah I am, but I’m not a fan of R&B.”“Hmm

“Sonia! No! You can’t do this to me.Rose screamed, shaking Sonia’s shoulders.“Please, wake up! I won’t leave you. We’ll stay here, in Los Angeles!”She grabbed her phone quickly and dialed the emergency contact.“Please, my sister just overdosed!” She cried.The ambulance arrived in minutes and the paramedics lifted Sonia gently onto the stretcher.Rose panicked when they got to the hospital.“Doctor, is she still breathing?” “Security,” the doctor said firmly.Two security rushed toward Rose and escorted her out of the ward.“Doctor! Nothing must happen to my sister,” she screamed, struggling as the security guard forced her out.Rose waited outside, until she slept off.When she woke up, it was 4 p.m.“Oh, shit! Tyler!” she panicked. She had fallen asleep and forgotten to pick Tyler from school. Her alarm was fixed permanently for 1.30 p.m. so she could pick Tyler from school at 2pm. But this time, the alarm didn’t sound. She searched her purse. Her phone wasn’t there.She had

The doctor arrived within seconds.“Doctor! Frank’s deep voice trembled.Please, nothing must happen to my wife.” “Doctor, is she okay?” Rose panicked.“Please, you both need to leave now,” the doctor ordered.“No, doctor!” My wife is dying, and you‘re telling me to leave?”“Please leave now, or I’ll call the security to drive you out.”“Frank, let’s go.” Rose said calmly. “I’m sure she’ll be fine.”The doctor quickly injected her with a sedative that’ll make her sleep.“Rose…Rose,” Sonia called, her eyes slowly closing.Weeks passed and Sonia lay in the hospital bed, still, tubes running from her arms. The overdose had affected her seriously. Frank and Rose stayed by her side, taking turns to care for her.One evening, while Sonia was asleep and Frank was watching her, her phone rang. Frank checked the phone to see who was calling. It was Austin.He ignored it the first and second time, but Austin didn’t stop calling.On the third ring, Frank sighed and picked up.“Hello, Sonia,”

“But why would they do that to me?” Sonia muttered.“I told you that you cannot trust them,” Austin said.She clenched her fists, confused. “Hmm…no. Rose won’t do that to me. I trust her. Something isn’t right.”Austin let out a bitter laugh. “You need to be smart about this. They’re playing you, Sonia.”While Sonia was deep in her thoughts, he kissed her cheek.“Stop,” she teased, pushing his face gently.“Just imagine it, me and you. We’d be unstoppable.”His lips moved slightly against her neck.“Austin, no,” she breathed. “Anyone could walk in.““I just want us to be together,” he said, his voice low as persuasive. I’ll even get you that Bentley you’ve always wanted.”Sonia's breath caught. “you said what?”“I mean it,” Austin smiled. “Just say the word.”“A Bentley?” She echoed faintly.“Yes,” Austin smiled, stroking her hair. “But only if you promise to cut them completely.”Her eyes darted away. “It’s not that easy.”“But you know they don’t care about you.”While Sonia was los