When I got home, I called Bella, saying that I was sorry that I forgot about hanging out with her. She said it was fine and laughed.
"I saw Nicolas with you in the library. Sorry that I left." She chuckled. She knew. I was about to reply to her when she added. "Don't worry about it. Good luck with MNHM"
I could sense that she was smirking. When I told her about it earlier, she squealed like she had just been kissed by her crush.
"Ohmygod! I think he finally fell for you! Oh my god, this is so cute! I can't wait for him to confess."
I sigh.
"I don't know Bells. He's.......... okay?"
"Are you kidding me? You should be thankful that God finally opened his heart for you! Lucky."
"He's still mean though," I added.
"Well, you just have to try harder."
I hope so. We talked for about an hour, and I can't believe how much I missed her, although we met every day at school. The weekend was boring, but I still could not forget about what happened the next day.
Mom and dad were yelling at each other. Mom also cried. I don't even know what's wrong with them.
"It was your fault; you're always busy!" Mom yelled. Her eyes were puffy. "Me? How about you? You have no time for your family yourself. Dad argued. I heard everything since they're practically yelling at each other faces.
"You shouldn't be working! I can afford all of us." He added, and that makes both of them yell at each other even more, with Mom saying that he doesn't understand her career.
"Look, All of our children's didn't live with us because you're always busy! No time for them! Look at Rose! She's all alone here. I'm sure that one day she's going to leave also."
Dad was the one who said that. What are they arguing about? Why is my name being mentioned? Mom cried.
"You shouldn't put all the blame on me. Even you! You have no time to even have dinner with us! At least, I can still cook for dinner and come home." she replied back. "You should have understood my work!"
I was scared. What's going to happen to my family? Why did they suddenly start arguing?
"I should have known that marrying you was my biggest mistake."
And with that, Dad slammed the door and left. I was broken. How could he say that? I saw my mom crying. She looked so hurt. I ran to her and hugged her.
"Shhh, don't worry Rose, your dad is just stressed. He doesn't mean what he said." Somehow, in her words, I could feel that she was really hurt.
What happened?
"What's wrong, mom?"
She just stayed silent.
"I need to rest. I'll be in my room if you need me."
She said and walked to her room. I could still hear her crying. Why did Dad say that? I bit my lip to help me not burst into tears. I was hurt to see my mom like that. On Sunday, Mom locked herself inside her bedroom. I only saw her once or twice going to the kitchen to cook breakfast and lunch. She had bags under her eyes and her eyes looked red. She must have been crying.
"Mom, are you okay?" She smiled. "I'm fine, Rose, don't worry." She said that many times when I asked her if she was alright or not.
"Eat with me? Please." I was hoping that she could tell me what really happened. She sighs.
"Go on Rose, I don't feel like eating."
And then she's back in her room again. I was really worried about her. I didn't go out on the weekends, although Bella said she wanted me to go to her house. I told her I couldn't because my parents are still arguing. She knew everything. That's why I love her so much. It feels like she's my own sister that I never had.
"I hope your mom's okay. Do you want me to come over?"
"No, it's fine. I'll take care of my mom."
I heard my mom cry again. This time I heard crashing. I told Bella I'd call her back and hurriedly went to my mom's room. Her door was locked.
"Mom! Open the door please."
Is she hurting herself? She didn't answer me. I was beginning to worry.
"Mom!"
She didn't answer.
"Please"
I was on my knees and knocking on her door. I was afraid something had happened to her.
"I'm fine, Rose."
Why does she have to lie? I heard the front door open. My dad is home. He also doesn't look too good. He had bags under his eyes and his clothes were dirty. He saw me.
"Hi Rose," he smiled weakly. "Have you seen my laptop?" He asked, looking around. All he ever thinks about now is work and work and only work. Why?
"Dad, mom is crying."
I tried my best to control my anger and tears. Just looking at him makes me hurt. How could he say that marrying my mom was his biggest mistake? So am I supposed to be one of his mistakes also? Wow
He sighs.
"Why did you say that?"
I was angry at myself.
"You don't understand Rose."
"Tell me then! Make me understand!"
I didn't mean to yell at him. I seriously didn't mean it.
"Don't you dare raise your voice against your father, young lady!" He warned. His eyes looked red. I was indeed scared.
"I'm scared, dad." I almost cry, but I hold it.
"Rose... I'm-" He didn't finish his word because I cut him.
"Save it for mom. You didn't do anything to me."
I thank God that I didn't cry, although it hurt me very much. My weekend was indeed sad. I still don't know what happened between my parents. I tried to call my brothers and sister, but they didn't pick up. I was grateful that Rex answered my call.
"What do you want, shorty?"
I heard him chuckle. I should have scolded him by now for calling me shorty, but I'm just not in the mood.
"They had been fighting. Mom cried. locked herself in her bedroom. Dad was a mess." He was silent. "What happened?" His voice was low. I told him about what happened on Saturday and what Dad said to Mom. Rex was also furious at him.
"Rex I'm scared they're going to get a divorce." I was indeed terrified, even at the word itself. "Don't say that. Dad was just being... him." I actually didn't know what he meant by that.
"Why did you leave?" He was silent. "Is this because of them? busy working? rarely at home?" I just wanted to know... Why?
"You don't understand Rose."
I'm tired of hearing this. They keep saying that I won't be able to understand, like why? They could at LEAST tell me. What happened?
"Okay, listen, call me if anything goes bad. Just call me."
Everything was already worse.
"Okay."
He said goodbye and 'take care'. I really hated being treated like a child.
How would I understand if they didn't tell me?