Episode 2

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POV– Rose

I don't know why he always acts like I don't exist so effortlessly.

After dinner, Anna did the dishes and arranged the table before we bid each other good night. I took a deep breath before opening the door, and I saw him flinch as he quietly cut the call—as if to hide who he was on the phone with. I ignored him, pretending like I did not catch that, and walked to the bathroom to freshen up.

In the shower, I thought what might have gone wrong to be treated like this. I gave up my dream job because Annabel was not really looked after, and this is how I’m repaid. A mother has to sacrifice everything! I was trying to look forward, but I never knew how I could sacrifice a lot because of it — including my marriage.

I spent almost an hour in shower. when I got out,he was already asleep, or pretending to sleep. I moved over to the other side of the bed and lay down after

what felt like hours. My eyes got heavy, and I slept.

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Waking up, I check the time. It is six on the dot.

I have to go and prepare breakfast for Anna. I go into the bathroom for a quick shower, and I’m done in a minute or more. I go to the closet, looking for what to wear, when I spot a blue gown. Looking at the gown, I remember this is what Aaron got me on our 11th marriage anniversary. But now I can’t even look at the man to think he’s the same man I fell in love with.

I quickly wear the dress, tie my messy hair, and go downstairs. I make toast bread and some spaghetti, and pack it up for her as her lunch. All set before I see her coming downstairs, all in her glory, ready for school.

“Morning, Mom,” she greets as she walks past me to sit.

“Morning, dear. How was your night?”

She shrugs. “Wow, I think it was good, then.” And that makes her roll her eyes at me.

“Young lady, do not roll your eyes at me,” I say, getting angry. No, it’s too early to get angry, I remind myself. “When you are done with your breakfast and ready to go? Don’t forget your lunch!” I show her the lunchbox.

As I went to the living room—

“It will not be necessary, Mom,” she says, and that makes me stop in my tracks and turn to look at her.

“Okay, only… why won’t it be necessary?” I ask.

“Mom, what I’m I like… five? Please, I will get food in the cafeteria. I’m not taking this,” she says rudely.

“You know, maybe you should appreciate me more.”

“Whatever mom,” she says as she stands up and walk out the door.

Amazing. Just amazing. I scoff. I care for this girl? I put up with her attitude? I have sacrificed a lot, and I get to be treated like this? I wipe away the tears that were threatening to fall.

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