My Obsessive Step-Brother
Chapter 3 - Tragedy
Catherine Westfall
Oh goodness, we don't have the strawberries...
After making the pastry, my mother rummaged around the bag to find the strawberries, which were nowhere to be found.
Emilia Westfall
Oh no! Are they not in there?
Catherine Westfall
I forgot to buy them! Oh goodness, am I that old already?
Emilia Westfall
I'll run down to the shop and get some.
Darren Woods
The nearest shop is in the middle of town. It isn't very practical to walk to.
Catherine Westfall
I'll drive there. It'll only take me a few minutes. I'll be back, okay?
Catherine Westfall
Love you, my darling girl.
Kissing me on the forehead, I giggled while she grabbed her purse and waved me goodbye.
And just like that, the door shut.
Darren Woods
Mia, I need your help.
Darren Woods
Your mother said that she didn't want a honeymoon but I think that she needs it.
Darren Woods
Where's a place that she's always wanted to go to?
Emilia Westfall
Hm... she really likes Paris. But if you were to bring here anywhere, it would be Greece.
Darren Woods
Greece? Why's that?
Emilia Westfall
Because she adores Greek food, not to mention the beaches over there and gorgeous.
He looked at me and smiled.
Darren Woods
Good choice. You indeed know your mother better than I do.
Emilia Westfall
D-Don't feel bad!
Emilia Westfall
I've known her my whole life, that must be why.
Darren Woods
I guess so...
Darren Woods
Also, please forgive my awful son.
Darren Woods
The moment I announced that you were arriving, he ran away.
I guess that I won't be able to see him again today...
Emilia Westfall
What is he like?
Darren Woods
He's a real brat.
Darren Woods
He does what he wants, when he wants and barely sees me anymore when I'm home.
He must feel hurt. I can understand that.
Emilia Westfall
Hopefully we'll get to know each other someday. Anyway, let's pick out a location for this honeymoon.
Little did we know that while we were looking at beautiful beaches and hotels... something terrible was happening.
And because of those strawberries, I got the worst news that I've ever heard in my life.
Not from my mother... but from a police officer who phoned me, announcing the death of my Mother.
Tears fell down my cheeks while my expression was locked in disbelief.
She was just speaking with me.
An idiot was speeding and ran a red light, smashing right into the side of my mother's car, killing them both instantly.
Leaving me truly alone in the world... and leaving Darren yet again without a wife.
That day... the heartbreak was real. I could feel it and this time, I couldn't conceal it.
It burnt a hole in my soul, paralysing my emotions of joy and happiness, replacing them with sadness and despair.
Misty Plume
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2025-01-08
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Sanjana 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
tsk its all the strawberrys falt
2024-04-26
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°•!¡Avery Rose¡!•°《🌙Luna🌙》
That really hurts..when you guys are this close..boo-hoo😢
2022-02-17
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