A Family Betrayal

I get sat on her left as she takes my right hand in her left.

Yes I am above the curve. They did a IQ test on me and found out I have a 190. I say as my mother shows a big grin.

I am so proud of you honey. I know your fatherwould be too if he was here. Mom says as I nod smiling.

I hope so as he was my hero. I want to be like him and you, business wise and loving for those around me. I tell her getting tears.

Awww Sweetie that is so thoughtful. So what do you want to do this summer? Mom asks me as I think then smile.

Spend time with you all, but if it’s just us that is fine. I love you mom so much and have missed you. I tell her as my mother shows tears.

I would like that honey and I love and missed you too. Mom tells me as we turn and hug.

We talk for a few minutes when Michelle and Travis come down the stairs noticing mom and I on the couch. Michelle’s eyes go wide as I look at her with a small smile.

Heath when…when did you get here? She asks coming to me as I stand receiving a hug

About 30 minutes ago. I yelled that I was home. I tell her as Travis gives me a smile.

I am sorry I must of had the music up to loud. Michelle tells me as I shake my head.

It’s ok sissy so what are you up to? I ask as she breaks the hug.

Going to hang with some friends. I am sorry we planned it yesterday. She tells me with some sadness.

It’s ok Shellie. You and Travis go have fun I have all summer of being here. I say as she gives me a smile.

Ok baby brother we will hang out tomorrow ok honey. Michelle tells me as I nod.

I watch her give mom a hug before her and Travis make their way to the front door and out of the house. I sat back down to see my mother with tears.

Mom what is wrong please talk to me? I ask as she takes my left hand into both of hers.

Nothing honey just glad your home. Heath how about we watch some movies to night. I have missed our mom and son nights? Mom asks as I smile nodding.

That would be great mom. The popcorn still in the same place? I ask as my mother smiles big.

Yes it is sweetie. You make it and I will get the new movies I bought. Also grab some Ice Tea’s honey. Mom says as I stand helping her up.

You got it mom be back in a bit. I tell her as we get ready for mother and son time.

I made my way into the kitchen with a smile on my face as well as a perk in my step. Tonight was going to be nice as my mother and I were going to spend it together. When I was younger dad, mom , and I would have movie nights when Travis and Michelle hung out with their friends. Although tonight it was mom and I. I found the popcorn in the same spot as it always was. Picking up a few packages I opened the microwave that sat on the counter. Taking the popcorn bags out of the plastic. I placed one in the microwave shut the door then set the time. Once the first was done I put the second one in for my mother. While it was poping I grabbed two glasses and poured the tea that mom had made. Once the second bag was done I grabbed the glasses the best I could along with the two popped bags. Returning to the living room mom was ready with a smile as I handed a glass of tea to her along with the popcorn. She already had a movie ready as I sat next to her to enjoy the day. Mom pushed play on the remote to start the movie she had picked. It was nice to just relax and be with the one woman that loved me more then life itself.

As the day went but evening came as I helped mom with supper. We had steaks, mashed potatoes, and some green beans. I always loved her cooking as she put her love behind each dish. When supper was finally done we ate talking about the summer as well as my birthday. She told me her plans of taking me out to by what ever I wanted. I laughed saying that could be a bad idea. Mom returned the laugh saying 15 only comes once in a persons life. I thought on that knowing she was right. I exclaimed just being with my family was gift enough. Mom smiled telling me that was true, but what was it that would been just as good. Looking in her eyes I told her a picture of us all. One that I could look at everyday of my life. My mother smile got bigger agreeing with me intently. After we finished eating mom and I washed the dishes then cleaned the kitchen up. Mom and I returned to watching a movie or two talking about what we could do over the summer again. I was just enjoying this time that I haven’t really been able to since last summer. When 9:30 p.m. came Michelle and Travis walked in looking off. Mom didn’t say a word placing a hand on my arm to make sure I didn’t either. I thought it was odd, but respected her not to. Before Michelle walked up the stairs making her way up. Shellie turned to look at me with sad eyes telling me she was sorry. I gave her a nod as I received a weak smile watching her finish her way up the stairs. I gave my mother a concerned look which she returned turning to look up at her oldest child with worried eyes. I sat there wondering what had happened to my sister that always took care of me when I was a kid. All I could think was just support her in all that she chose to do as my sister was a adult now just as my brother was. Mom and I turned in around 10:30 p.m. going to our bedrooms, but not before giving each other a hug. Mom told me she loved me as I returned telling her the same. She broke the hug turning to walk to the room she slept in all these years. I went into my room then to my bed. I sat on the edge thinking of how I loved my family deciding to make sure to spend all the time I could with them. I laid down upon my bed closing my eyes to let sleep come to me. I let my mind roam into dreams that were of the happy kind.

As the days went by I found them like the day I arrived. Michelle and Travis went to hang out with their friends with promises to spend time with me. I just kept telling them ok that I loved them. Shellie smiled telling me the same as she walked out the door wearing very provocative clothing. Mom kept telling me Michelle had a life of her own since she became a adult. I nodding just agreeing with her. I kept my sadness back as I missed my sister’s hugs and talks. Those first few days and weeks of June was mostly mom and I. We spent time with Chris, Selena, Tiffany, and their parents. We had family group time going to the beach since we lived in San Francisco. It was nice playing volley ball the guys against the gals. Mom and Ellie laughed as Tiffany collided into me as I tried to spike the ball. Everyone started laughing as I landed on my ass. It was moments like that which made the summer wonderful.

The weeks past as my birthday was just around the corner. Michelle and Travis kept dodging me for some reason making me feel that much sadder. Mom took it upon herself to keep me happy by spending time with me. I told her if there were things she needed to do just do them. My mother placed her hands on each side of my face saying the only thing she had to do was spend time with her bright blue eyed baby boy. I smiled to those words telling her how I loved her as she said the same.

The days went by as I find it’s Thursday which means my birthday. My friends and their mothers starts showing up around 1 p.m. to enjoy the day. All the fathers are still at work as Ellie tells me Mike, Nate, and Ricky will be by after. I nod as my mom tells us teenagers to go have fun while the mothers talk. Tiffany blushes as she goes to change as does Selena. It’s only minutes later Chris, Tiffany, Selena, and I are in the back enjoying the swimming pool as our mothers lounge out watching us. They talk which becomes brings on the gossip about some day time talk show. The day is enjoyable being around those that are here to celebrate it with me. As Chris, Selena, Tiffany and I sit on the sides of the pool. Tiffany takes my right hand in her left. I turn to look into her eyes as her smile shows. I give a smile back wondering why she is showing me so much affection. I still haven’t figured her out, but feel a warmth from her I have never felt before. Our friendship has grew stronger the past few years, but still I wonder what it is she wants from me. As the evening comes Michelle and Travis hang out as Mike, Nate, and Ricky show up. The main party begins with a bbq and gift opening for me. The gifts were nice as Mom gave me a locket that held a picture of her and I within it. Tiffany gave me a black onyx ring with a eagle embedded on the onyx. I smiled at the ring as Tiffany placed it on my right ring finger. All the other gifts I received were nice as was the first. After all the gifts were opened it was time to eat as it was around 6 p.m. Which also around that moment Michelle and Travis left telling me Happy Birthday while walking out the door. Everyone heard the door shut while looking at the sadness that came to my face. This was the first birthday that they didn’t stay. Mom placed her left hand on my arm getting my attention as those that were like family watched on.

“ Heath I am sorry about your sister and brother, but you have family here that love you. So please don’t let them ruin the rest of what is your day.” My mom tells me as I nod giving her a small smile

“ Heath your mom is right. We love you as we feel your our own child.” Kiko tells me making everyone nod
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