More Than A Maid

Peter’s POV

“Hey dear” I heard my mom whispering, then she knocked on the door.

“Go away” I yelled at her.

“Please dear, let’s talk” My mom said.

“Once again, I am sick and tired of you. I’m fed up of your nagging. Just leave me alone!” I continued to yell at all. But she pushed the door and came inside instead.

I stood up and confronted her.

“Don’t even think that you’ld succeed in convincing me or bringing Monica and I together. Instead, I’ll rather die single. I won’t be in a relationship. Not with Monica or the girl I love..” I paused.. “Bella”. I said.

“Uhmmn.. I’m not here to cause any trouble again” My mom said.

I smirked.

“I’m serious Peter.. I..” I interrupted her.

“Good you know you’ve been causing troubles” I snugged.

“Actually, it felt like I was being controlled. I didn’t mean to be a burden to you. I don’t know what happened to me, but one think I know is that after I have had a conversation with Mrs Withney, Monica’s mom, then she told me you two will be compatible together. I began to see foolishly reasons in it” My mom said.

“Are you trying to blame someone else to justify yourself? Oh you think she enchanted you somehow?” I smirked again.

She walked closer to me with a pitiful look. “I’m sorry. You are right, There’s no excuse to my annoying actions”

She apologised but I didn’t say anything.

“I’m also sorry for treating you as if you were a child. I never let you make decisions yourself” She said.

“Why do I feel like there’s a reason you are apologising? And then you’ld go back to the old you” I still didn’t want to believe her.

“I’m damn serious Peter” She groaned. “Oh! How do I make it up to you now?” She asked.

“I don’t want to see you” I said.

“No, you do. I love you very much Peter and I know you love me too” My mom smiled.

“Whatever” I hissed.

“You stood up for me earlier remember?” She reminded.

“Well, you did the same thing” I managed to say, still pretending to be upset even when it doesn’t look like it anymore.

“That’s what family does dear” My mom said, she then spread her hands widely for me to give her a hug.

I hissed again and looked away.

“Come on” She said.

Blood is thicker than water they say, I really miss my real mom in her real sweet self. I moved closer and gave her a very tight hug.

“I miss you mommy” I told her.

“Aww” She said. “I miss you too dear”

Then we disengaged.

“How didn’t I notice that you’ve grown bigger?”

“Well, that’s because you didn’t have time for me”

“I promise, I’ll change this time” My mom said, touching my cheeks. “So how do I make it up to you? I know I’ve damaged you emotionally” My mom said.

“I’ve forgiven you Mom but let’s hope it heals quickly”

“So your birthday. Let me know how elaborate you want the party to be like” My mom requested.

“I don’t want a big birthday party” I told her.

“Uhn , why?”

“Well.. I just want something private within this family” I opened up to my mom and she nodded like she’s reasoning along with me.

“You know what Peter. We’ll do whatever you want. Meanwhile, your birthday party will be celebrated in a small private way. But we’ll definitely cut a cake” She suggested.

“And that’s for sure” I said, giving her a high five.

“Mom” I then called her name solemnly.

“What is it?”

“Did you really did not kill Bella’s father?” I know they didn’t, but I just wanted to be sure.

She shook her head in negation.

“And it’s not my mild Dad too?” I asked.

“No. We are not the one. We are innocent” My mom said.

“I know right. I trust you two absolutely. Since it’s not you or Dad, then there’s nothing to be afraid of” I told me.

“There’s nothing to be afraid of” She repeated.

I’m not sure she doesn’t know why I asked the question, even when I trusted them, neither does she knows what I meant by ‘there’s nothing to be afraid of’ I meant that, now nothing is gonna hinder my relationship with Bella, although we still just friends. Well, my mom just promised to let me make decisions myself. Perhaps, I should inform her that I’m still interested in Bella.

“Err..” I cleared my throat in an awkward way “Have you apologised to Bella? She has also been hurt indirectly and emotionally” I told her.

“Practically, I have hurt the both of you. Once again, I am so sorry. Oh yeah! I have apologised to Bella, she’s such a lovely innocent kid. I regret how I might have illtreated her. I regret everything” She admitted.

“We do bad things, and regret it later. I know she’ll forgive you, she’s only being down right now. Troubled about her father’s death” I told her.

” Yeah” she agreed. Nodding.

“I need to have some rest now. I wish I were like your father. He is in his room, he isn’t worried about a single thing.” My mom said.

“He caused no trouble, so he is worried about absolute nothing” I laughed. She laughed too..

“Uhn.. before you leave mommy, I.. I have something to let you know. And uhm, you might see it like request too” I’m gonna tell her right now.

“What is it?” I was about to speak up but she answered herself. “That you like Bella and you wish to date her instead?”

“Huun…” I Stammered. “Yeah” I said, scratching my head.

“Why are you surprised? It’s very obvious, I have been watching both of you closely and you just said it now some minutes ago” She reminded.

“Oh… Okay” I tried not to blush, but she was smiling widely.

“Uhm, so what do you say?” I asked her.

“You don’t need my permission” She replied.

“Your approval” I requested.

“Does it change what your hearts desires for?” She asked.

“Oh no.”

“So do whatever you wanna do, follow your heart, Goodluck!” She said. Now I couldn’t help but to smile.

“But mind you, for now you need to give her some S. P. A. C. E” She spelled out.

“Some space” I pronounced.

“Exactly, she’s going through alot right now and I don’t think she would wanna listen to your love confession or proposal even if she likes you too. You need to give her some time to get over the worries..” My mom advised.

“Roger that!” I smiled.

I’ve always wanted a supportive mom to always be my side. Now, here she is

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To Be Continued