Introduction III - Patricia
Chapter 2: Freedom of Choice
Many say it is impossible to enter this new and terrifying world without obligations towards our parents. I believe where we were born gives us a great opportunity to become who we want to be – as we have experienced a certain environment and are free to make an informed choice. We may choose to follow the path of our parents – or to follow a completely different route. When you leave in a few moments you have to remember that there is nothing as important as freedom of choice to be who we want to be and the freedom to believe it is true. I believe in you…. -Patricia Bell, graduation speech 2012
29 September 2007, Friday
Patricia. Beautiful Patricia. Smart Patricia. Outgoing Patricia. Proper Patricia. Yes that's what people say about me. It doesn't matter whether it's the world of the dark side or the world of the side of light. My past is a pebble in my shoe in both worlds. The dark side despises my mother, the side of light fears my father. Both sides however violently fight over my soul. It's quite amusing I must say. It's 2007 and I may say the dark side feels much closer to me. I have lived with Mark almost my whole life. That saddens my mother greatly, and I have to say I hate to see her suffer – but what can you do? I was born and raised there, I know people there, I know the way things work. Living with my mother for the past year has been hard. I never imagined it is so hard to adjust. The phone's ringing again.
'I don't know Mark you are asking for a lot'
' I know Patricia but this is your chance to see your friends, you'll make a great comeback!'
'Mom – I mean Mother is going to be very disappointed'
'If you say 'no' I'll be disappointed'
I think for a second. He's right isn't he? I don't belong in my mother's wolrd.
'Yes'
'I'll pick you up at eight' he pauses 'We're going to Crabbe's'
'Very well, father'
'Mark'
Whatever. I hung up.