chapter 10
April grew distant, but tried her best to stay strong for her daughter as she had noticed the difference in her mother. Keeping all repressed within herself and pretend it never happened. But the issue was it had. And unable to change it.
"Mummy." shadow called, standing by her mother as she made a cup of tea. Gently tugged her shirt but she didnt answer as the old rat stood in the doorway and gently instructed shadow to leave the kitchen. Shadow quickly hugged her mother gently and left as instructed, Mikey picked the small child and went to play video games to keep her occupied.
April continued to stare in the brewed tea before her as she stood by the bench, Splinter approached her side and gently grasped her hand. Lightly rose her eyes, as they were glassy with tears as she glanced toward him. He sighed and suggested that she sat down and tell him exactly what was bothering her.
April had told the event of what she been sad about and he sighed as he assured that she needed to let go whilst explaining, sometimes what we want dont go as hope.
"This man, dont seem the right fit for you April. He seems to be afraid of your strength." Master splinter stated calmly. April lowered her eyes, tears fell and she lightly sighed. Her heart was breaking and crying was the only way she could release the pain. The old rat reached over and grasped her hand.
"Sometimes, even though you both are grown adults and He the teacher, you are the student. Dont always work out as you want them. I am sorry you have to experience this but have to accept what is."
April remained silent, felt utterly sick inside as she was experiencing the broken agony that she wished not to feel since grieving over what her relationship was with Casey after leaving him. The grief was unbearable for her, as her friends were there to support her and help her grown strong again. Once again, picking the pieces but this time. It was rejection not betrayal.
But to April, still painful.
Splinter sighed, sat closer and embraced April with assuring hug as she quietly cried, nuzzling her face in his shoulder. "It will be alright, April." he assured.
Five weeks later, April's nature had slightly changed but she grew strong even though others watched her with close eye and begun to be careful how they approached her. April tried to be normal, smile and laugh as she normally would. Knowing it wouldnt be the same but tried to keep normal for her daughter.
Shadow knew her mother wasnt the same but forgot all as children usually do when they are happy with thier friends. April smiled as she watched her daughter play and train with her friends. As her master instructor approached her side and asked gently.
"How are you, April?" Master Jacob asked with a warm smile. She turned and glanced to him, replied. "I'm alright, sir. How are you?"
He smiled more and answered. "I'm alright child. Good to see you smile again." April smiled happily and nodded then joined her class as her teacher watched on before conversing with the other parents.
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I know this is short but hoping this would give a insight what ive experienced so far as it was a rough journey to my studies.