Finding Love in a Hopeless Place

by Shanynde

Beth Puckerman remembers the story of her family. How her Mom and her Aunt Tina protected her, and how her Dad and Uncle Mike made them happy. Until one day and then everything changed.Quick and Tike with mentions of other couples.

1. Chapter 1

The day my Dad and Uncle Mike left, Mom stopped smiling in her eyes. The light that had been there, the joy and happiness was no longer there. Somehow, I think she knew that he wouldn't be coming back.

Mom had gotten pregnant with me when she was 19. Both my biological dad and my grandparents told Mom to get rid of me, be it with abortion or adoption. Mom knew that she wanted me, and she was willing to do whatever it took to keep me. Her co-worker, a woman named Tina offered to help. They worked together at a photography studio. So, Mom moved into Tina's house and hasn't talked to my biological father or grandparents since then.

I was born on May 16, 2008. Mom went into labor and Aunt Tina had to drive her to the hospital at 3 am in the morning. Apparently, I inherited my mother's lack of patience. Together they raised me, always taking pictures.

My mom is beautiful. She has blonde hair and the most beautiful blue eyes. She has a quiet courage, and is always willing to give up a social life for me. She always said that we, Tina and I, were better company than anyone she could meet at a bar. Tina is the kindest woman you'll ever meet. She was only 20 when she invited my Mom to live with her. She's Korean but is always changing her hair. She loves color and design.

Life was never boring in our home. Mom and Aunt Tina would dance and sing for me. They made sure that I was safe and happy. We didn't live in the best part of town, there was a lot of Gang activity. Neither Mom or Aunt Tina had any gang affiliation so they pretty much left us alone.

Dad told me about the day he met my mom. He said it was love at first sight. Mom at this point would always laugh, and kiss him for being romantic. He said that it wasn't fair for Mom. Loving her was the easiest thing he had ever done and Mom loving him was the most difficult thing that my mom had ever experienced.

My name is Beth Puckerman and this is the story of my parents and of my uncle and aunt. This way, my sister and my cousins can know what life was like before that night.