EMBER
I stood stunned "d-divorce" i stuttered as i asked confused , i just knew that Embers and Kyle relationship were not on good terms based on what i discovered , but for her own mother to bring up divorce, meant that this was much bigger than i initially thought , but even so , they was a dreading feeling that i felt , a heavy sink in my heart at the mention of divorce, was it the body's feeling or was it me . i snapped back at my thoughts as i felt Kaydens hand tighten around me , i looked at him as tears started to form , and his lower lip trembled ,my heart clenched at the sight .
"my mom is not going anywhere ......... mummy promised to stay with Kayden and papa" he said with his trembling voice as he look at my mother , he then looked at me "right mummy , you are staying with me and papa right?" he looked at me for reassurance as i felt his hand tremble slightly . my mother looked at Kayden with concern and pity etched on her face,
"oh my sweet child , I'm so sorry about what i said in your face " she soothly said in a calming face as she slowly went and picked up Kayden and pressed a soft kiss on his forehead ,"grandma is sorry ok " she smiled and she wiped the tears that already fallen from Kaydens cheek "don't cry ok , good boys never cry hmm" she said as Kayden nodded as he wiped his tears away .
My mother looked at me "you really should open your eyes Ember , on how your impacts are affecting Kayden, he's just a child for goodness sake, and he needs a mother , a 'real' mother Ember" she said , i looked at the exchange between them , i looked down on my arm that was bandaged , i wonder , if i hadn't taken this body , what would have happened , if Kayden opened that door and found..... , i quickly shook my head , i clenched my fist as i looked at her with a new resolve
"you're right mother , Kayden needs me more than anything in this world , and i promised to be with him from here on out " i said in a shaky voice as i continued "and as much as you want for my and Kyle marriage to end , i still do believe that there is still a chance to fill any gap between us , not only for the sake of Kayden , but for us , as parents and as partners " i touched the ring on my finger , its weight bringing a sense of comfort and reassurance . i might have not known what happened for the drama to unfold , but now, i have a reason to continue being in this body , for Kayden , its the kind of love i wanted to experience as a child that now its me who has to give it to him , i swore on my heart that day, Kayden wont miss the love of both of his parents
My mother looked at me, stunned as if i declared a world war or something , her expression was unreadable as she studied me for a while , she fully processed what she was going to say
"so now you want to kill me with a heart attack , because i swear that one might work instead of throwing me with a vase "
"....what?" i blinked at her confused "no that's not my intention , I'm really genuine this time"
"you think slicing yourself up might have altered with your brain and now you came like a sweet angel" she scoffed " i swear i have seen worst from you , but today even Judas is shocked , I'm sure even the devil must be enjoying on how i nearly fell for that" she scoffed again "screw you Ember , I'm your mother and i know you sugar, you aren't going to fool me"
My mouth was left open as words couldn't come out , so whatever i had laid out for her, what my heart and feelings i revealed ,all sounded fake and another trap , just how bad did Ember do that her own mother doesn't believe anything i say. I sighed
"well you're right, not like saying with my mouth will prove anything , but only my actions will, all i have to do is to prove that i have changed right , not by words ofcourse , but you got to see for yourself" i reassured her as i looked at Kayden, who genuinely smiled at me as his eyes sparkled . my mother looked at me , but before she could say anything , Kayden intervened
"I'm hungry " he said
"oh right i nearly forgot , sorry baby" i said "i was about to go and prepare lunch"
My mother looked at me "prepare ? , as in asking the chef to prepare?"
I looked at her "no , I'm going to cook for Kayden "
My mothers face paled " you're kidding right , tell me you're kidding"
"so.....you weren't kidding " my mother said as she looked at me suspiciously as i retrieved ingredients from the shelf , Kayden went to the living room to continue playing with his lego toys , i also gave him some fruits in the meantime
"yes i was serious mother " i said as i went to the table . a sweat formed at my forehead as i felt her gaze literally digging a hole in my head , how was i supposed to prepare food with a pair of eys looking at me like that
"what are you making ?" she asked
"mac and cheese , i figured it was Kaydens Favorite so why not"
"and how do you know that""
"...he was talking about it since morning "
My mother looked at me "so you do listen when your son talks to you, all this time i thought bugs started to live in your ear canal since you never found any purpose in listening " she sarcastically said and i awkwardly laughed , damn ,Embers mom is something else , i wondered how she was able to live with her
She came besides me and pointed at a random object "what's that?"
"......spatula"
"and that" she pointed again
"cheese"
"that"
"........mom that's the oven "
"don't mom me , you never even once stepped a foot in the kitchen so how would i know that , or did you wake up one day and mysteriously became a master chef?"
I let out an exaggerated sigh, as i began to prepare my meal with my mom literally instructing, lets say trying to criticise me . but with much patient and i mean much patient i was able to finish and it came out perfect like always , even though i was an artist , cooking was my passion, and sometimes i cooked as a form of therapy, i remember cooking for my friends and they always complimented me , i dished out the food and gave to Kayden , and his eyes lit up and took a bite
"hmmm mummy , you make the best mac and cheese in the whole wild world" he said in delight as he continued to gobble down the food
"slow down , we don't want you choking now don't we " i sweetly said as i rubbed his hair , i looked at my mom who barely touched any of her food "aren't you eating mother?"
"....this shit look poisoned"
"you literally saw me cooking the entire time"
"....you might have added it when i looked 0.002 seconds away "
i looked at her , is scooped some of her food and ate it
"see not poisoned"
"you could have taken the part with no poison "
"oh my god mum" i touched the bridge of my nose , but soon after she began to eat , while criticizing of course , but i smiled as she continued to eat
I turned the tap of the shower as water cascaded down my body, taking away the days fatigue , mother decided to spend the night here with Kayden , she never brought the divorce issue again after that , i got out of the shower as i dried myself out as i went to the bedroom with my gown , i heard from the nanny today that Kyle will be coming late today , i guess they must have been a lot of work for him to work till late , i dried my hair as i looked at my reflection , i was still trying to adapt my new face , but sometimes gets hard . i wonder what happened to my body , is it still sinking in the ocean , then what happened to Emberly's soul , did she get reincarnated somewhere else just like me , or was she stuck on the abyss
"i told you I'm not getting married to no one " the girl screamed
"don't you dare waste no ones time , you are pregnant"
"ill just kill the child , i don't want the child" she screams and she started to breath heavily
"you're mad , what did you just say"
"i said I'm killing the b-" a hard slap interrupted her as ears started to ring as her cheek throbbed in pain
My eyes shot open as i sprang out of the bed , i breathed heavily as i calmed down , what was that , a dream , i sighed as i rubbed my head , that was too odd for a dream , more of a memory , a memory that wasn't mine
"i see you're awake " a deep voice caught my attention , it was Kyle as he looked at me "a nightmare?"
I slowly nodded "yes , I'm sorry didn't hear you enter " i said as i looked at the time , it was 1 am in the morning , i looked at him , he just came out pf the shower and had a glass of whiskey in his hand
They was a moment of awkward silence between us before he came forward and placed a letter on my lap , curious i took the letter as i opened it and read it , an engagement party ,
"you and i we are going to attend the engagement party of Mr and Mrs Blackwell, we have both been invited and it would be a shame if we don't go " he said as he looked at me trying to get a reaction from me , then it suddenly hit me , he was the guy Emberly killed herself for , so this might be a test , to see if she would go , if i would go
I slowly nodded as i considered the option "very well then , i shall prepare myself for this special occasion" i smiled
He looked at me as he sized me up "going, as in not trying to cause any problems there Ember , I'm willing to overlook your past chaos and be willing to give you a chance, you'll be going there as my wife , as Kyle Claude Moonstone wife " he narrowed his eyes as he emphasized each word
My heart started to beat faster as i locked eyes with him for a second , what was the feeling i kept on having , was the body feeling it . i nodded "don't worry you have my words " i reassured him
He scoffed , almost in disbelief "anyways i heard your mother is spending the night here , im surprised the house wasn't turned upside down " he placed the glass down as he settled down on the bed "heard that you also cook , didn't know you had some secret talent inside of you"
I touched my bangs nervously "me and my mother , we are trying to reconcile with one another" and by reconciling meaning trying not to lose my marbles when I'm with her "and besides Kayden wanted some mac and cheese and made it , the kid loved it so much and said i should cook for him all the time-"
"you have changed " he said as i looked at him
"what?"
"nothing , you should rest now" he ditched the question as he laid down on the bed , i looked at him , what did he mean by that
"good night Kyle " i said but he didn't respond back , he had his back tuned towards me , i laid down with my back against his , the room went silent as i continued to stare blankly into space, after a while the bed made a shuffling noise ay Kyle turned , my heart plummeted as i felt his hands wrap around my waist and pull me against his chest , i stood frozen for a while as his warm hand wrapped around me , i didn't speak nor move , what the hell was going to happen