The Truth Behind These Bruises

by almost.writer

I tugged gently at the sleeve that covered the secrets that colored my arms underneath. Ever since my mother had passed, my father never stopped drinking. He focused all his anger on me leaving discolored spots to decorate my arms. The scab-like strokes around my wrist were my own doing. Somehow, hurting myself just helps me learn my lesson. Whatever I'm supposed to be learning.

10. Chapter 10

Part 1:

[Lucy POV]

"Mommy! Mommy! Mommy! Watch this!" I yelled towards the blonde woman on the park bench. I was on a swing slowly going higher and higher with each kick. At last, I reached the highest peak and jumped. I landed on my feet and smiled at my mother. She smiled back and waved me to come over. I walked over to her and sat down on the bench next to her.

"I've missed you so much, Lucy." She cried, hugging me. I smiled at the familiar embrace, replying, "I missed you, too."

"There's so many people I want you to meet. So many things I want you to see! There's so much to do!" She smiled as she pulled away and grabbed my hand and running across the park.

I remembered how much fun we had together before she died and now, we could be together again. A single tear escaped as we ran all over the beautiful world that will now be my home. I hate leaving all my friends and family behind, especially Natsu. I loved him so much and I still do and I wish it could have all worked out perfectly, but I will wait for him and everyone else. I haven't seen them for the last time, and I can't wait for them to come join me and my mother.