Book 16: Chapter 7
When I woke up the next day, the sky was clear again. The peaceful breeze and birds’ chirps came through the window, whisking the clear scent of grass and flowers to me. I opened my eyes. Long blonde hair brushed my cheeks. Mommy Vyvyan was deep asleep with me in her arms.
Mom seldom woke after me. Usually, Mommy Vyvyan would be awake and looking at me. Though it was quite frightening to have somebody looking at you with such passion upon waking every morning, I eventually considered it par for the course. I was used to it. That was why I was barely surprised.
Mom suddenly opened her eyes. Her smile was one of happiness growing, much as a spring flower opens: “Good morning, Son.”
“Good morning, Mom.”
Mom was her usual self. That was the morning that was supposed to greet me in the elven lands.
Mom ran her hand down the side of my head then pulled me in for a hug. In a happy tone, she expressed, “This is the type of morning that I want. It’s lonely without my son. It’s lonely at night and lonely when waking up. I forget what I’m supposed to do when I wake up. Seeing the empty ceiling and lonely surrounding feels as though I’m the only person left in the world…”
I comforted Mom, reciprocating her hug: “That won’t happen Mom. That won’t happen. I’ll always be by your side. Always.”
Mommy Vyvyan sat up: “You’re right, Son. You’re by my side at the moment. Needless to say, it would be even better if you could always be by my side. Get up, Son. Go see Vera and Nona, and then it’s time for breakfast. It’s been a long time since you’ve had Mommy’s breakfast, hasn’t it? Mommy will ensure you have your fill this time… Sadly, our time alone together has ended… Lucia is coming back today. To be honest, Mommy doesn’t really want to have her come back.”
I sat up. I watched Mom grab socks by the side. She sat on the bed and stretched out her long and ample legs and wore on her socks. The tight socks highlighted her magnificent legs’ contour. The early morning sun illuminated her legs. She pulled up her socks bit by bit with her slender fingers. Finally, she hooked her finger on the edge of the sock and tugged it up, which left a perfect ditch on her thighs.