In My Desperate Time

I know he is consoling me.
He must be feeling sad as well.
However, all he thinks about is consoling me. Why didn't I find him a considerate man?
Why do I doubt his sincerity no matter what he does? Is it because I have been suspicious of his motives?
I feel a rush of strong guilt towards him.
Just as I'm going to say something, he continues, "As for your parents' car accident, give me some time. I will definitely make a
thorough investigation. I wish I could love you with all my life, so how would I hurt you?"
I believe him.
From the moment he says he loves me, I believe everything he says.
Perhaps women are stupid, but this time, I want to be a fool for him.
"Alright. I trust you. I'll wait for you to tell me the truth." I nod at him and release him.
"But now I'm going to see my mother, tell her about your mother and buy her some goodies."
"I'll wait for you here."
Frances says softly, loosening his grip go of his hand, relieved.
I feel sweet when I think of Frances saying he loves me. Even Mom can feel my weird change.
"Why are you so happy? Are you happy that Sabina fell downstairs and got injured?"
Mum turns grim, getting grumpy because of her blind guess.
I hastily shake my head and explain, "No. I've decided to stay with Frances. Mom, will you blame me now that we haven't
straightened things out about Dad?"
I suddenly became a little nervous.

Mom loves Dad very much. She must regard Frances as our enemy before the truth comes out. How could she approve of my
decision?
"My silly daughter, if I opposed to that, I would have done it long time ago. Why would I wait until now? When you married him, I
thought you made the right decision. I know that you married him for the sake of the child in the beginning. The player can't see
most of the game. My foolish child, you were stubborn and thought he didn't love you and treated you badly. However, I can see
that you are the apple of his eyes. You dad and I paid all our attention on your younger brother when you were young, and we
ignored you, not giving you sufficient care and love. Now that there is a man who treats you sincerely, I'm very happy. "
As Mom speaks, tears course down her cheeks.
Looking at her, I feel like crying.
Suddenly, Frank's voice comes from the door, which successfully stops my tears.
"Mom, why didn't you tell me when you got hospitalized?"
Frank enters with a faint reproach on his face, but there is more concern in his voice.
Mom has changed, so has Frank. I'm very happy at their changes.
"How do you know I am in the hospital?"
There is nervousness in Mom's eyes. I know she is afraid that Frank will go get even with Sabina after he knows what has
happened.
But actually, I asked Frank to come. It is impossible to hide Mom's injury from him. It's better to tell him now than he finds out
himself without listening to our explanation.
Of course, I know how to tell him.
I smile and say to Mom, "You tripped over and got injured. Don't you want your son to come and see you? If I haven't found you,
how long are you going to keep it from us?"
As I speak, I wink at Mom.

Mom takes the hint, giggling. "I was afraid that you would be worried, so I didn't tell you. I'm fine and I just need to stay in the
hospital for a couple of days."
Frank doesn't suspect anything. After making a few reproachful comments, he goes to peel an apple for Mom.
After he finishes peeling, he hands the apple to Mom.
I feel contented at the intimacy of the mother and son.
As expected, my previous compromises are not wasted. No matter what happened before, at least we love each other as a
family now.
Mom reaches out for the apple, but Frank's face suddenly changes.
"Mom, what happened to your hand?!"