Chapter 7-How Much My Mother Cares. (SPECIAL THANKS TO PRINCESS PEACOCK7 AND PRINCESSRAINBOWSODAPOP FOR THE REQUESTS!)
2 days later, Helen walked up to Violet's door Friday morning and knocked.
"Violet, honey, time to wake up." Helen said, but she strangely got no response. She opened the door and walked in before she gasped at seeing Violet looking a little pale with a red nose.
"Violet, what's wrong?" Helen asked.
Violet slowly opened her eyes, "I don't feel good." she moaned.
Helen felt her forehead, only to instantly pull her hand away as if she had touched a stove burner.
"Ouch! Violet, you're burning up! Maybe it's better you don't go to school today. I'll get your dad to take Dash to school." Helen said before she got a damp towel and put it over Violet's head.
"But, Mom, (Cough cough) what about your mission from Mr. Deavor?" Violet asked before she blew her nose.
"Ah, who cares? I care more about my daughter's health than some punk with a gun. I'll stay home and take care of you." Helen said with a smile before she went and got her some more tissues. Violet sneezed and blew her nose before she groaned and fell asleep.
Later, Helen came into Violet's room with a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Violet was starting to awaken.
"Hungry, sweetie?" Helen asked with a smile.
Violet smiled and nodded as Helen handed her the bowl and Violet sat up and started eating. Even better, as she ate, Violet started to feel a little bit better. Once she finished, she handed the bowl to her mom, who took it to the kitchen before she came back with a glass of ice and water. It had a crazy straw in it, which made Violet smile.
"You haven't forgotten that." Violet said, happy for her mom's memory of her traditional methods of cheering up her kids before she drank.
Helen smiled before Violet looked at her with a guilty face, "Mom, I'm sorry for making you miss your mission to take care of me." she said.
"Honey, it's all right. My true job to care for my children before anything else. I love you either way. My family, I always put first." Helen said, earning a smile from Violet.
Later that night, Violet was tossing and turning in her bed as she slept. She imagined herself in a white space and she looked around for some time before she saw Helen.
"Hey, Mom!" Violet said as she ran over, only to pause in fright when she saw Helen giving her a pretty nasty and dark glare.
"Well, if it isn't my little rebellious daughter!" Helen said in a sarcastic manner.
"What?!" Violet asked in a scared tone.
"I don't know why I bother putting up with you. You're always fighting with us and you're always rebellious and wanting to be normal. Nothing is ever enough for you! I'm beginning to wonder why you even pose such a burden!" Helen said before she walked away.
"Mom!" Violet said, tears building in her eyes as she ran after her, but the faster she ran, the farther her mom got until she had vanished.
"MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!" Violet shouted before she awoke with a loud scream. She panted with sweat and tears running down her face before she heard running footsteps. She looked and saw Helen in the doorway.
"Violet, what's wrong?!" Helen asked before Violet ran and hugged her before she started crying into her shoulder.
"I had a nightmare!" Violet sobbed as they say on her bed.
"What was it?" Helen asked.
"I had a nightmare that you left me out of anger for always being rebellious and you said I was a bother!" Violet wailed as her mom started to rock her back and forth.
"Shh...shh...it's okay, Vi. Momma's here." Helen said.
"Mom, do you...?" Violet asked.
"Of course I absolutely do not hate you, so don't even ask." Helen said.
"Mom, all I ever want is to be the perfect daughter for you! One that can make you happy, one that can make you proud, and one that can be your special daughter!" Violet sobbed.
"Violet, sweetie, you already have done that from the day you were born. You have always made me happy just by being alive, being the best you can be, becoming a hero in me and your father's eyes, and always sticking up for what's right. These also make me extremely proud to be your mother and to call you my special daughter, especially because you were my first child. You're the most precious and meaningful treasure that's ever been given to me and I would not dare ever trade you for anything in the whole world. I promise you this, I will always stick by your side and never abandon you. I will never ever hate you, whatever situation or experience we go through. I'll be there for you, no matter what." Helen said.
Violet then started crying again as she hugged her mom tightly while Helen just smiled and rocked her back and forth before she started to sing.
(Song owned by Phil Collins. Lyrics from Google.)
Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
And hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
By now, Violet had fallen asleep in Helen's arms with a smile on her face, crying no more. Helen smiled before she tucked her into bed.
"I love you, Violet." Helen said before she gave her a good night kiss on the forehead and went to bed herself. For the rest of the night, Violet had no nightmares, but instead a peaceful sleep, knowing that her mother would always be the loving, kind, and caring person she has always been for her special daughter, and that she would always be there for her no matter what, whenever she needed her.
