Justina's Point Of View
After the discussion with Dawn, I found it hard to sleep that night, my head was going through a lot as it thought of different things.
Was I ready?
Can I even trust this strange woman who just sprung up and called herself my mother?
Is it worth it?
Could I bear to hold the truth?
Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my tummy which made me whine a bit, I placed my hand and gently rubbed trying to soothe the pain.
"I'm so sorry I'm stressing you baby. But it will be alright."
I felt the pain slowly subsiding as I kept rubbing my tummy.
"Whatever happens, it happens right?" I asked myself before dozing off to sleep.
The next day.
Just as Dawn promised, she followed me to go meet my 'supposed mother' Even though I wanted to believe it and finally have the feeling of being in a family, I was still skeptical. All my life I've always been betrayed the only one who stood by me was Dawn and I was happy.
I stood next to a tree with Dawn as I waited patiently, constantly checking my phone for time.
Suddenly, I saw a middle-aged woman probably in her early 40s walking towards us.
"Tina?" She gasped as she looked at me.
"Mom?" The words came out cracked from my lips, it felt so unreal to finally be able to say the word 'mom'
Taking me by surprise she ran into my arms, hugging me tightly. "It's so good to see you after all these years! I can't express my happiness!"
"Yeah," I flashed a small smile and looked over to Dawn who seemed happy about the situation.
"I'm sorry," Nora chuckled and pulled away from me but held my face in her hands. "You are so beautiful even more than I imagined."
"Ugh, thanks." I laughed.
She turned and looked over her shoulder at Dawn, who greeted her with a small smile.
"Good morning ma'am."
"Good morning, you are?"
"Dawn, her best friend."
Nora let out a gasp and immediately rushed towards Dawn hugging her. "Thank you so much for taking care of her, I appreciate it."
"It is nothing, I just did what anyone else would have done in that situation, plus your daughter is an amazing young lady and strong too.
I felt my cheeks heating up as Dawn spoke, no one has ever thought about me like that. I felt so loved and lucky.
"You do care about her, thank you for all that you have done." Nora held her hands tightly.
"It's nothing, don't worry." Dawn smiled, her smile set a warm feeling to the atmosphere, I placed my hand on my tummy rubbing it slightly as I stared at both women.
"Well, with that being said. I'll leave you two for now I believe you both need the privacy."
"Thank you, Dawn." Nora nodded and let go of her hand while Dawn walked up to me whispering in my ears.
"If you need anything, let me know. I'm just around the corner."
"Of course Dawn, thank you."
"Don't mention please."
Immediately as Dawn left, Nora sat on the bare grass while I did too.
"The grass is so earthly and fine, I love how free the leaves flow when the air hits them, they seem so free," Nora said as she ran her fingers through the grass smiling widely.
"Yeah," I said as I did exactly what was she doing. She was right, I felt free.
I noticed how she was smiling at me from the corner of her eyes.
I cleared my throat as I sat upright. "What happened? Why did you leave? What is going on?"
I couldn't bottle up my questions anymore, I had to ask. Now that she is here, I just had to, I need answers to get these loads off my chest before I explode.
All my life I never thought I needed to open the door that locked my past, but now? I believe I have to.
"It is a long story Justina but I will explain it to you."
"Okay." I pressed my lips in a thin waiting to hear all about my past.
She took a deep breath and stared into my eyes. "When you were born I had to give you up"
"Why?" I felt a knife piercing through my heart, "Was I that sickening? Does everyone feel that same way?"
"No heavens no!" She shook her head. "Justina you aren't all that you think you are, your past is much more. You aren't just an omega Justina, you're also a witch too."
My face instantly went blank as I stared at her puzzled. "Excuse me?"
"Let me explain, while you were born, because of your unknown powers, I had to let you go because I was scared of what people may do if they discovered and I- then I was young and weak unable to do anything to protect you, it was the only way I thought I could save you. I'm so sorry."
I opened my mouth to speak but the words never came out, instead, my tears just flowed like the river unstop. I didn't even know exactly what to say.
"I know it's a lot of take in but-"
"So that's why I'm like this?" I chuckled. "It pretty much explains it," I muttered as I looked away.
She moved closer and placed her arm on my thigh. "I'm so sorry you had to find out this way Justina, I just wanted to protect you."
"But why me? I mean you know how hard my life has been? It's just- so hard to take in! I know I should be happy now that you're here but-"
She pulled me into a warm embrace but carefully enough not to hurt me or the child. I hugged her back tightly as I sobbed.
"It's fine," I said as I wiped my tears with my sleeve. "It's fine."
No its not fine, but what can I do?