Sunday went by in a breeze, it was Monday now but stay still felt sick.
Albert, don't you have class today? Wake up! Sarah was trying her hardest to wake him up but he didn't want to. She pushed him off the couch and he still didn't get up. Albert had told her he wouldn't be sleeping on her bed, he told her the couch was wide enough for him to sleep on which had made her feel somehow but she agreed if it meant he wasn't leaving.
Mama, I don't want to go to school today, he snuggled the blanket even more.
Who the fuck is your mama? Am I that old to you? Sarah hated the fact he called her mama, it made her feel old.
Just get up!!!!!! Her screaming made Albert get up.
Ah, you have busted my eardrums now, are you happy?
Just get up and go to school.
I don't need to since today's exam is online.
Oh! You should have told me. Wait, you've started exams?
Yep. She was surprised because he didn't act like someone who would be writing an exam and he played games throughout yesterday
Are you even prepared?
Of course, I read after putting you to sleep.
Oh...okay. I'll be going to the office now so you have the house to yourself.
I could just go home.
No, no don't go. She seemed lost for a moment which made Albert drift to last night.
Sarah, what's wrong? Friday night you seemed....how can I put this....uhm...you were just quiet which was unusual and throughout sturdy and Sunday too it's bothering me.
You don't have to worry about anything Albert, I'm fine.
You say you're fine but your expression says something else, she was about to say something but alert stopped her. It's alright if you don't have to tell me just know I'm here if you need a friend. This made Sarah blush, knowing he cared about her made her happy.
Thank you, I'll see you later, and no girls.
Okay, take care. Bye, Sarah rushed down and went off.
*
At S.G
Sarah was looking at the files on her table when Xander came in.
Sarah, he cleared his throat. Sarah was startled, she had not noticed him entering.
What do you want now Xander? Slapping me wasn't enough huh?
I'm sorry for slapping you. I just got a little bit, he didn't know what to say next he searched for words but none came to mind.
You got a little bit what? Just go away seeing your face irritates me, and it shows on her face.
I'm so sorry Sarah please forgive me. He fell on his knees this made Sarah feel uncomfortable.
I need space, Xander.
Just forgive me this once, please.
I forgive you, just get up already. Xander crawled up to her.
If you've forgiven me then can I get a hug?
You are getting ahead of yourself now.
Sorry, I'll take my leave now. Remember the meeting is in the next one hour.
Meeting? She was confused.
The meeting was shifted to today. I sent you a text didn't I? He went through his phone and read out.
"Hey Sarah I know you're mad at me right now but please forgive me. I won't try it ever again. You can hit me if you don't still feel alright. Once again I'd like to say I'm sorry. By the way, the meeting isn't on Thursday but on Monday, take care".
It went through on Saturday by 8:12 p.m., and it shows you saw it.
She tried to hide her face, she was so embarrassed. This made her wonder "Am I really getting old"? She saw the message, read it, and forgot about it immediately too.
I did see it but I forgot. Do you think I have Anemia?
No, you're just stressed that's why and it's Amnesia.
I don't want to have Amseia or whatever you said, stay broke out in a childish cry. Xander couldn't help but laugh.
Don't worry, you are just stressed out. Xander felt relieved, he knew she had forgiven him now that they were laughing together. He didn't really blame Sarah for mispronouncing words, she had problems even though she was smart, and no one was an island of knowledge after all.
Do you want to get a brain scan just to be sure?
Yes, she nodded.
I'll set an appointment with a neurologist.
Okay, thanks. She sniffed and cleaned her cheeks. Even though she always seemed tough she was a crybaby and only Xander and Nichole knew this about her.
*
I told her I wouldn't leave but I am getting tired. I wonder how Justine is holding up, his expression changed from being tired to being sad. He wished he could help his friend but he couldn't, he wasn't as rich or even close to Justine's father's wealth.
I'll just call Austin and ask. Justine was being kept in the house Austin was after all.
*
Austin dear, are you expecting any phone call? Marylin asked.
No ma'am, he said in a babbling tone.
Okay dear, Marylin picked up Austin's phone and answered.
Hello, this is Marylin speaking. Mr. Austin is a bit tired now, I'll relay your message to him.
Oh, Mrs. Marylin, it has been a while how is Austin doing?
He's fine dear. How are you?
Doing fine, what about you?
Fine too. Why did you call?
Just wanted to check on Justine, how is he?
Fine, he's fine.
Is everything alright? It doesn't seem fine with your tone.
I'm just tired. I've been cleaning and I'm still not done.
Hmmm...Alright. How's Justine?
He's holding up. Goodbye now. Mr. Larson just arrived. She ended the call immediately when she heard footsteps. Austin stood up from the bed and ran to welcome his father.
Dad, you're back, he said hoping his father would have him in his arms but that was what happens when he dreams.
What did I tell you about calling me that? He held Austin's cheek hard and buried his fingers making it hard for Austin to talk properly.
D-dad, i-t hurts, tears streamed down his eyes.
Stop calling me dad, you don't have the liberty. You're no Karson. A Karson would never have such a weak and ugly appearance, he threw Austin's face and cleaned his hands with the handkerchief that was in his pocket, sneering at him before making his way to his room. Those words broke Austin even more, he kept looking at the ground, and teardrops fell. He didn't make a sound, he didn't want to be weak or ugly, it wasn't his fault. Marylin couldn't do anything but watch, when she saw Mr. Karson was out of sight she rushed to Austin.
Am I really that ugly? He looked at Marylin searching her eyes, he was looking at his face through her eyes.
No dear. You're beautiful. God made you, he took his time to create you. She couldn't hold back her tears, she was the only one who knew how these boys suffered.
You're lying, he pushed her away and ran upstairs, Marylin just watched, and when he fell Marylin was scared, she ran to him before she could get to the stairs he already got up and ran up the remaining stairs. Marylin looked up and held the palms of both hands together, then said.
"Kyrie eleison".