Trevor sat out in the waiting room, holding in his tears. I can't cry. I have to be strong. He thought to himself as he tried to sit still, but fears swarming around in his head made irritable.
"Hello Trevor." A familiar voice said gently. Trevor looked up and saw Monica looking down with concerned eyes. Trevor looked at his folded hands in his lap.
"What are you doing here?" He asked with just a hint of anger in his voice. Monica sat beside him on the bench.
"I came because you shouldn't be going through all of this alone." She replied as Trevor rolled his eyes.
"I've always been alone. I've always dealt with things by myself and I've been fine." He said, raising his voice.
"No Trevor. You haven't been fine." Monica argued.
"How would you know? You know nothing about me!" But just as Trevor was about to say more, a bright light caught his attention and he turned quickly to see that the light was coming from Monica! Trevor's eyes widened as he stared at her.
"What...what's happening? He asked nervously, as he swallowed hard.
"Oh Trevor, don't be afraid. I'm an angel, sent by God." Monica explained with a warm, gentle smile.
"An angel?" Trevor asked, still shocked and in disbelief.
"Yes Trevor. I'm here to tell you that God loves you so much." Monica said passionately, but Trevor narrowed his eyes.
"God? I hate God! He took my parents away from Tiana and I. It ruined our lives! Look at what Tiana did because of it!" He yelled out as he jumped up. Monica stood as well and placed her glowing hands on Trevor's shoulders. He didn't move.
"No Trevor. Tiana didn't attempt suicide because your mom and dad are gone. She held on to their memory so tightly, but then, she tried to forget them. She tried to forget about all the love they gave to you little ones." Monica explained. Trevor felt his stomach drop.
"I...I told her to forget, like I did." He said, unemotionally.
"Yes, but don't be blaming yourself because this had to happen before you could fully understand. You see Trevor. You should never forget your mom and dad. Even though they aren't here with you, they are still alive. They're with God and God wants you to stop being angry. Anger can be so dangerous, Trevor. Because of your anger, you pushed Tiana away but it isn't too late. She's going to be fine Trevor, but you have to help her because if she doesn't hold tight to the memories of her mom and dad, she'll only try again. Oh Trevor. Don't forget your parents. They haven't forgotten you, and neither has God." Monica shed a single tear as Trevor began to cry.
"Tiana's...gonna be okay?" He asked through his tears. Monica smiled and nodded. Trevor bit his lip and thought hard. He hadn't cried in over a year, and so much came rushing back to him, including memories of his mom and dad.
"God...loves me? Even after I said I hated Him?" He asked.
"Oh God loves you unconditionally." Monica said with a big grin. She never got tired of saying that. Trevor wiped away a tear and looked Monica right in the eyes.
"Can you tell God...I'm sorry? I don't hate Him, and...I'll try to stop being so angry." Trevor cried out, tears spilling as he spoke. Monica smiled.
"Why don't you tell Him, Trevor? And while you're at it, say hello to your mom and dad. They want to hear your voice." She said. Trevor nodded and for the first time in a very long time, Trevor smiled and Monica thought he had the most handsome smile she had ever seen.
Trevor turned and hung his head, ready to talk to God, but before he did, he turned quickly to say thank you to Monica, but she had disappeared. Trevor looked up and down the hallway, and then plopped down on the bench, bowing his head to pray to his Heavenly Father, for the first time.