Before I knew it , she had turned into a yellow big snake which looked a cobra but it was as big as a python. I couldn't believe my eyes. How can a person turn into this massive creature.
She returned into her human form but she was different , her hair was still straight , her eyes were goldish and she wore a very beautiful yellow jumpsuit which looked ancient.
"M..mom what was that?" I asked terrified even afraid to go close to her. As if she could sense my fear she drew a distance between us.
"My dear daughter I know that this must be hard for you to handle and I'm sorry I kept this truth away from you but there's a reason why I kept this away from you" she said sounding emotional.
"Yeah right , just like there is a reason for everything that happens in my life which I'll find out when I time goes on. I'm a grown woman now for goodness sake mom! What's restricting you from telling me everything? Tell me!" I yelled angrily while tears were flowing down my cheeks.
She didn't say anything she just let the tears that flown from her eyes drown her energy as she fell down on her knees looking helpless.
"Because I'm helpless atleast I had the strength to help you till this point , try to understand my child" she said slowly losing her voice.
"Help me with what , why can't you tell me clearly what you want to say and stop beating around the bush" I yelled yet again.
"I can't I am bound by a promise I made several years ago" she said crying which broke my heart.
"You cannot be my mom , my mom can't be a witch" I said in denial.
"What are you saying I'm still your same loving mother" she said raising her voice.
"No you are not and you never were and right now I'm leaving don't ever contact me again" I said leaving.
"Ezrine you are old enough to make your own decisions so, do whatever you think is right." Mom said and her words pained me a lot.
I ran out of the forest crying until I reached a bridge where I broke down. An old man touched me from behind and when I looked at him he looked Godly , heavenly , angelic I can't describe how he looked.
"What's wrong my dear?" The old man asked.
"It's nothing sir" I answered stuttering.
"My dear this is a bridge of relief , only the lucky ones get to see me , so don't waste time and tell me what is bothering you" he stated softly.
"Sir my mother , the woman whom I respected and looked up to all my life , the woman who raised me with so much love and affection turned out to be a witch , I mean she can actually transform into a python she betrayed me" I spilt all my pain crying.
"Is your heart saying that or is it your anger?" The old man asked.
"What do you mean sir?" I asked in awe.
"The way you described your mom , it is evident in your face that you love your mom and you are confused" the old man said smiling.
"Please be more clear sir"
"All I'm saying is listen to your heart and follow the direction it leads you to" the old man stated.
"But sir..." I wanted to ask but he was no where to be seen. I understood what he meant when he said only the lucky ones are able to see him.
After pacing around for a while I came to a conclusion that maybe I was selfish , because had it been mom in my position she wouldn't have discarded me. I began to run back to where mom was before I could confuse myself further.
When I arrived at the spot mom was nowhere to be seen but there was a trail of blood and it seemed as if someone was being dragged on the ground. I followed the trail of blood until my gaze fell on a weird ring.
I could see that I've seen this ring before but I couldn't remember where. "No..!" I shook my head in denial when I came to remember that I saw it on mom's right hand finger when she was in her serpent form.
I quickly followed the trail of blood keeping my hopes high and convincing myself to be positive. Until I found her body lying next to the blue sea. I ran to her and embraced her , telling her " wake up mom I'm here now everything will be fine , I'm no longer angry with you see I'm smiling , I don't care who you are you are still my loving mother and I'm your daughter you shouldn't play such pranks on me,, mom I..I..I forgive you !!" I said crying feeling sharp value piercing through my heart multiple times.
"My dear I'm glad that you finally found it in your heart and forgave me for my mistake" mom said struggling to breathe.
"No you didn't make a mistake , infact it was I who messed up big time , please stay with me and never leave. I'm so sorry" I pleaded having her head on my lap.
"I'm sorry my child but it's too late to do anything now , nothing can be done now" I couldn't hear the pain in her voice as if she gave in , into the jaws of defeat and sorrow.
"No .. no..y...you can't be s..saying that!!" I stuttered as I shook my head in denial. "Mom we belong together please don't separate from me."
"Listen to me first , on your 23rd birthday next year you have to go to the Nogase Mountain at 9pm when the third full moon is at its brightest and say 'Nogapele Agaton Christ' and then see what happens next. A lot of responsibilities and duties awaits you in your blissful fate, Ezrine" mom said while other words got stuck in her throat.
She then disappeared slowly. Before I knew it she was already gone. I couldn't help myself but to burst into tears the sound of my agony filled the empty space in the forest near the sea.
But I rose up and I wiped my tears off my face and I said "the person responsible for my mom's death will have to pay a hefty price for this , they murdered my mom and that can't go unpunished. So I , Ezrine Tau the daughter of Mariam Tau will punish my mom's murderers , I'll give them such a painful death that they'll curse their own existence and that I swear on her blood on my hands that I'll avenge her death." I swore as my vision turned brown and a strong wind blew hard but it didn't affect my brown vision then suddenly I found myself at home. What happened to me? How did I get here?