Music Piece 30: Nothing But The Truth

Takara glanced at her watch. It was already nearing midnight. She was late. The first thing she did, the moment she entered the house was to check on her mother. She peered into the darkened room belonging to Yumi but her mother was not there. A flicker of panic coursed through her. She ran to the living room. She breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. There, her mother sat on the couch. The light from the table lamp illuminated her face. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was slow and steady. It was obvious that she was sound asleep.

Mummy must have fallen asleep while she waited for me. Poor mummy…

Takara took a blanket and covered her mother with it. The girl kissed her.

" Goodnight mummy. I hope you have a good night's sleep and peaceful dreams tonight… "

Takara quietly retreated to her own room and changed into her nightgown. She took her pillows and blankets and brought them into the living room. She placed them on the floor and switched off the light. Within a few minutes, the girl fell fast asleep after a long day's of hard work and studying.

" I'll work hard, mummy… " Takara murmured in her sleep. " I promise… "

" So, did you enjoy the birthday party? " Yumi asked as she bit into her toast, during breakfast the next day.

Takara nodded although she did not meet her mother's eyes.

" Uh-huh, it was great, " she answered.

Yumi's smile evaporated and was replaced by a frown.

" What's wrong darling? Did something happen during the party? "

The girl shook her head.

" Then why do you look so unhappy? " Yumi continued.

Her daughter looked at her but did not reply.

" Takara? "

" No, um…Mummy? "

" Hmm? "

" I-I-I kind of…well, I lied, okay? "

" About the party? "

Takara nodded and burst into tears.

" So where did you go yesterday? "

" I went to the pet shop to work there. I know I went against you and I'm sorry but I'll work hard for you, mummy. I'll work hard so you can live longer than five months… "

She went over to her mother and embraced her tightly.

" I don't want you to leave me, okay? "

" Enn, I'll try… " Yumi told her as she felt her own tears fall.

Note from 'moi': I know that this chappie is too short for it to be called well…a chapter but I'm sorry. I can't help it!!! Argh!!!