Bidding for love

h blood dripping out of her nose and mouth

meet her. Her body's cold yet she's sweating profusely. I check her pulse and h

eight incredibly, now thinner and paler than normal. The red spots

ling in my eyes and my mother resting on me with her eyes closed. He doesn't ask any questions, he rushes in and

chest is tightening as I gape at my poor mother. This isn't fair, this isn't right. Why do good people hav

etting worse. She's vehemently refused to try chemotherapy as she's convinced she's dying soon

eyond when I was barely 18 after he'd been caught in a fire that not only took him but our home and valuables. My mum ha

id. I had to take up all the responsibility and solely fend for my family. I became the breadwi

all our debts and I can pay for mom's chemo. I'm going to make her do it whether she likes it or n

. My mom gets admitted, I see the doctor, and he says a bunch of stuff that I can't remember.

. And she has to begin chemo as soon as possible. The thought of losing another parent stings so bad

ed the check by now. I would've gone a lot sooner but I wanted to make sure h

ting you! Come on in,"

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your debts wi

is first name breaks out of my lips but I'm too pissed to give

backyard and I'm sure they'll be more than happy to have it off with you but I can't promise they'll be gentle. I'd get out

y with this. I promise you!" I spi

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