It has been a week since my mom passed away. I still feel the same pain, nothing has changed.
I decided to leave alone at mom's apartment during this one week. The doctor advised that it was not the best idea but I just wanted to be there. My mother, my only family is gone....I burst into tears everytime I think about it. Why? why mother? why?
The autopsy results came out three days after mom passed away. It stated that she was at her last stage of cancer. Cancer? since when was mom diagnosed of cancer? I asked the doctor and he told me that she was on medications for the last five years. What?! I couldn't believe it. Mom never told me anything about this.
I guess I would have to start all over again.....to begin a new life. I was going to start all over again, this time as a stronger Scarlet Ferguson.
But one thing I couldn't still understand was the words mom told me before she passed away..."Promise me you'll find someone who is honest and loves you deeply"
What did she mean by that? someone who is honest and loves me deeply? wasn't she the one that told me to give Dylan a chance? Now what? I decided to consult dad because he was the one who was with mom and brought her to the hospital when she fainted.
At 1pm I dressed up and drove to Lawrence Ferguson's apartment. I arrived there after a 30mins drive. When I entered the apartment, the scene that unfolded before me was heartbreaking....that man was having a family party with his wives and children?! just a week after my mom passed away?!
I decided to bury my feelings and move on.
"Mr. Ferguson, may I have a word with you?" I asked as politely as I could
"Ah Scarlet, come join us"
"I'm kind of in a rush Sir"
"O-ok"
We moved to the living room and sat on the couch facing each other.
"What do you know about my mom telling me to find someone who is honest and loves me deeply?" I got straight to the point
"What?"
"You heard me right"
"Well..."
"Don't waste my time Mr. Ferguson"
"Lyn meant that, Dylan is not loyal"
"Speak clearly"
"Dylan has a wife, Scarlet, your step-sister"
"What?!" I said inwardly
"I know you are upset, but please take it eas-"
"Thank you for the information Mr. Ferguson, I'll take my leave now"
I immediately got up and left his mansion without speaking to any of my step-relatives.
Curiously wanting to know the truth, I called Dylan to meet me at our usual spot, my favorite Japanese restaurant.
I arrived there to see him waiting for me.
"Babe" he stood up to meet me
I ignored his warm welcome and found myself a seat. He sat down and looked surprised.
"Is everything ok?" he asked with a worried expression
"Hahahaha...is everything ok? I laughed
"What's going on babe?"
"You want to know what's going on? I'll tell you. So you're married to my step-sister, aren't you?"
"W-what do you mean?"
"Don't act dumb Dylan, you know what I'm talking about"
"Scarlet I can explai-"
"I trusted you, Dylan, I loved you, and this is what I receive for loving you?" I asked
"Scarlet please let me explain"
"Explain"
"Scarlet, I-I've loved you, ever since you entered High School"