Romans & histoires Please Look After Mom

“You're all acting like this is my funeral or something.” Nobody laughed. I sighed. “Seriously. I'm not dying. I'm just going away for a while.” Mother wiped her cheeks with trembling fingers before looking at me. “I know,” she whispered. “But we'll miss you so much. You're all I have left now, Lyra.” She reached for my hands and squeezed them tightly. “Please take care of yourself. Wherever you go, whatever you do… please be careful. Eat properly. Don't take unnecessary risks. And if something happens, call me immediately.”

“Thank you, Silver Luna.” My mom nods. Liam peers over Maya’s shoulder. “Fancy.” Leo grins. “You are officially special.” Maya shakes her head, smiling. “I do not care about that. I just want her okay.” My mom opens the car door. “You all should go.” She looks at each of them in turn. “Stay safe. Focus on your training.” Then her eyes meet mine. “And you,” she says softly. “Stay focused. And stay careful. Call me anytime.”

she asked. "No matter what time it is, even if it's the middle of the night, you call me, honey. If something feels wrong, if you're lonely, or if you just miss home... please, just call me, alright?" Her voice was soft and shaky as she reached out to brush a strand of hair from my face. "Yes, Mom." I said as I nodded. "Theo. Keep an eye on Elyssa. Look out for each other always. Do I make myself clear?" Uncle Greg said as he stepped forward. He placed a firm but gentle hand on Theo's shoulder. His expression was serious, but I could see the warmth beneath it.

The only good thing would be getting to see the sun rise in the gardens again. There was a knock at the door and we knew that meant it was time to go. I put my dishes in the dishwasher and walked back to say goodbye to my mom. She hugged me tight resting her chin on my shoulder and whispering "No matter what you keep you chin up. You've earned your right just like everyone else. Don't let those stubborn old fashioned idiots push you around. Remember the women can be worse than the men. Always watch your back daughter."

Well, I hear he has his business and is doing well for himself, but I don't give a fuck about his cursed ass. Mom came to me, kissed me on the forehead, then handed me the breakfast she had packed for me, then said her usual "go well" talk, "Take care of yourself, baby, do not look for trouble, and let trouble not come near you, focus on your studies, and not boys." I literally joined her in saying it word after word, it has become an anthem for her, and she will always say that to me whenever I'm leaving home.

I heard Mom shouting and she took the mobile from my Dad. "Just take care of yourself dear. I know you will take care of your sisters more than me but don't forget about yourself. Eat properly and don't stress your eyes too much by studying. And then eat some fruits everyday ok. Just.. just take care of yourself." Mom continued saying and I just continued to let my tears fall. "Mom! I know mom and I will. I am missing you Mom." I said with my voice cracking. "I am also missing you Akhila. We will visit you all soon." Mom said and hanged up after sometime.

He complimented looking me up and down with different emotions that I can't place my hands on. "Hi, you don't look bad yourself". I complimented back. " You clean up well too". "Shall we, yes we shall." I kissed the kids and my sister good bye before we left only to be stopped by Damien's voice. Pointing a finger at Alex glaring at him playfully. " You Mr, better take care of my mom and bring her back early. is that clear?". And don't forget to get tickets for the football match this weekend." he said with quite the sass.

I add, smiling proudly. Mom chuckles and nods. “That's what I taught you, after all. Good work.” She then seems to ponder something while watching me. As I tilt my head, puzzled by her intense stare, I wonder if I've done something wrong. Should I be worried? Am I in trouble? As if sensing that I’m about to start overthinking, she speaks. “...Don't let anyone hold you back.” Mom smiles warmly. “Don't shy away or let anyone take anything from you. Take what belongs to you, and don't ever look back. Never bend to their will.”

I shrieked. “I worry, dear,” Mom winked but then said in a serious voice, “Seriously, take care of yourself and Samantha, Kyler. I hope you succeed, son,” she smiled. “I will, Mom ! And thank you,” I gratefully said. Mom’s shorter frame hugged my larger one before she tearfully said, “I will miss you both. Don’t stress yourself if things don’t go the way you planned. Just come back home safe and sound,” she said while cupping my face and pressing her lips on my forehead in a chaste, motherly kiss. “Bless you, my son !”

mom shouted "shutup both of you dont you people have minimum common sense what to speak infront of your mom" we both shut our mom she said "I don't mind the way you brought her and I dont mind the way you use to make her fall for you but the thing is don't hurt her if you dare to hurt her she will be with me only forever understand" after this serious warning who'll disagree I nodded my head quickly she said "fine I will be going as your dad might be waiting for me take care of her well I wanna listen good news either it's making me grandma or it's about your marriage whatever I wanna hear it soon"