Truth Behind Poems

Chapter 4: A Heartfelt Note In A Pink Envelope

Rini walked into Darien's apartment after school, watching him make out with his new girlfriend. She brushed it off and headed to the spare room to study for an upcoming test. Pulling her book out, a pink envelope fell to the ground with her name.

She ripped it open and carefully read the note inside, knowing she would dread it later.

Honey, how are you?
Is everything okay?
Sorry that things turned
And had to be this way.

I hope your father takes care of you well
Looks like I won't be back as far as I can tell.
The scouts kicked me out for being late.
I suppose its just this messed up fate

The silver crystal tired me out
Its the reason why I never showed up
I was struggling from exhaustion
And was no where in sight.

I'm sorry Rini, my little princess
Can you forgive Mama this once?
Even though things seem unsure
I'll definitely make you that you are born.

I miss you a lot, please keep that in mind
Hopefully soon you'll be back by my side.
Stay safe for now, I'll see you soon.
Take care babydoll.. Mama loves you.

After reading it, she let a few tears fall from her face and went to Darien who was still making out with the one girl in the front room.

"How could you let them do that to her?" she demanded, her face red from crying so much.

Darien just sighed and muttered "Look, she was a lost cause. She wasn't worth it."

Rini couldn't believe her ears.

"Wasn't worth it? She was my mother! You're supposed to be my father, but instead of caring about me, you're worried about someone else. How could you be so selfish?" she cried as she kicked the coffee table.

He blinked and frowned.

"Rini, enough. Go to your room." he told her sternly.

She raised her little hand and slapped him across the face, just like Serena would have done.

"You don't even care if I end up being born or not.. baka.." she muttered as she went to her room and slammed the door behind her, locking the door and sitting on her bed holding a picture of her and Serena

"Please Mama.. save me from this hell.."