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- Author: Taylor Fox
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- Genre: Paranormal Demons & Devils Romance
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OLIVIA
Rolling down the windows, I belt out Take me to Church in that
shameless way people do when we’re alone. Beautiful days like
these are rare in late autumn, and I savor the blue skies even as I
sing about goddesses who require sacrifices.
The sun glints off my windshield as I drive down the winding road. My
fingers tap against the steering wheel, following the beat of the chorus. I
find my eyes in the rear-view mirror and grin.
Pride swells in my chest, but it has nothing to do with my singing skills.
I’ve just driven across two states to find the perfect antique mirror for
my mother—a delicate Rococo piece with intricate carvings imitating
leaves, dating all the way back to the seventeenth century. It’s not just any
mirror; it’s the exact one she’s been searching for for years to complete her
collection. A museum-worthy piece. Not cheap at all, but Mom asked for it
as a Christmas present, so I’ve been saving up for months.
Touching my phone screen, I glance over at the messages. I let her
know I had the mirror as soon as I bought it. Even took a couple of pictures
before the seller wrapped it up for protection. That was three hours ago. She
read the message, but never replied.
Maybe she forgot.
That’s what I tell myself every time. No amount of therapy will ever
teach me that I shouldn’t be so desperate for my mother’s love.
There’s a part of me that craves her affection, yearning for a connection
that feels perpetually out of reach.
Another hour ticks by as I wait for her response. Like a trained puppy, I
keep glancing, keep hoping. When the screen shines with her reply, I slam a
finger so hard against my phone that it almost falls from the holder.
Mom: Finally. Drive safe. It’s an antique.
My heart sinks, heavy with disappointment. Not even one thank you?
I shake my head, focusing my attention back on the deserted road. I
mean, I know we shouldn’t do things expecting gratitude, but… Two states.
And not one tnx?
Our relationship has always been strained, like a rope frayed and worn
from years of tension. But even her drive safe wish is not about me or my
safety. It’s about the safety of the mirror.
A huge sigh escapes my lips. This is getting old. Despite that, I can’t
help but cling to the hope that when she sees the mirror in person, her eyes
will light up and she’ll wrap me in a loving embrace.
Maybe, just maybe, this will be the moment that changes everything
between us. After all, she wanted this mirror so much…
And if I don’t have hope, then I have nothing left.
A gust of wind carries the scent of gasoline, snapping me back to the
present. I shoot a glance at the meter. Yeah, I could use some gas. The
antique store was farther than I expected, so I’ll need to get some fuel. I
take the exit.
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