Chapter 65 THE TWIST
ARYA'S POV
"Who is it Stella? Just tell me who it is." I asked Stella with a quiet but shaky voice.
Stella looked down at the screen again. My heart was racing so fast and pounding against my ribs.
She turned my phone a bit so I could see the name on the screen.
My heart was calm as I sighed in relief.
It was my mother.
I did not know I was holding my breath like that I was getting ready, for something bad to happen. I felt a lot of relief.
I took the phone from Stella's hand. The phone felt really sweaty. I moved my finger across the screen to answer the call.
"Hello Mom, " I said. I was trying to sound happy.
It was not working. My voice was shaking so I cleared my throat.
"Arya, I am so glad you picked up." My mother said,
Her voice sounded worried. You could tell she was really anxious.
"Where are you now? What is happening? Arya, why did you not tell me that you were not feeling well?"
Who could it be that told her? No one came to mind except one person as I was wondering if Justin told her. My hands were getting really tight, around the phone. I thought about it some more. Did Justin tell her everything that happened?
"Arya? Are you there? The line is breaking up honey. Can you hear me?" My mother's voice was beginning to trail off.
I was really scared because I had a lot of questions in my mind. All of these questions were one thing that really bothered me like Justin telling our mother about the abortion. The thought of Justin telling our mother about the abortion hurt my stomach. I felt so scared.
“Hello sweetie, can you hear me?” My mother hung up the phone when I was not responding.
The phone started ringing again after some seconds.
“Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding.”
I pressed the answer button fast. I had a lie already in my mind because I was really scared. I just hoped I could make it sound like I was telling the truth.
“Mum, I did not hear what you were saying because the network connection was lost.” I lied.
“It's fine sweetheart. How's your health? What happened to you? I was told that you are sick.” She repeated clearly and slowly enough for me to hear her this time.
“Mummy, I'm doing fine.” I replied.
"Oh thank goodness I thought something bad had happened to you. I was asking where you are because you sound really weak." My mum replied from the other end of the phone.
I wanted to know who had called my mom to tell her I was sick. She couldn't have just guessed it right. Her voice confused the worriness as well.
“I am fine Mom, a little, under the weather.” I said. I tried hard to keep my voice steady and sound normal.
“Who told you that I was sick? I have not talked to anyone about my sickness. I was wondering how you found out that I am not feeling well mum.” I asked gently, hoping I was sounding fine like I lied.
“It was the doctor. But he said he has already written drugs for you to take. I'll send you some money.” My mother said at the other end of the phone.
I looked at Stella, who was right next to me. Our eyes were both wide in shock and confusion.
I was scared and confused. If she had known about this, then what else did he say to her as well? Was the abortion mentioned? My mind raced without answers.
Did he tell her about the abortion? What exactly did he say to her? I couldn't wrap my head around all the thoughts right now.
"Mum, was that all he said?” I asked my mother, wanting to confirm that the doctor said nothing about the abortion to her.
“Yes my love. He said you needed a good rest and to eat healthy.” My mother replied.
I felt a wave of relief washed over me.
“Yes mum, that was what he said.” I added, my voice sounding bright.
“Why didn't you say that to us Arya? You know we don't want you sick. I could tell that you were not feeling too good. I knew it.” My mum said.
“I didn't want you guys to worry about me. I'll be just alright. I'm at Stella's and she is taking good care of me.” I replied, giving her the hope she needed.
“Please let her take good care of my angel. If you need anything, do let us know alright?” She said,
“Okay mum.” I replied.
We talked a bit more. It was all pretty normal stuff.
I put down the phone and fell back on my pillow. I was totally tired as I had no energy left.
I was still scared. Now I was also really mad at the doctor. The doctor had a lot of nerve to do what he did and invade my privacy like that. It made me so upset. The doctor caused me a lot of pain. I was angry about it.
Stella, who had been listening to the conversation, got really upset.
"What a bad person! Some people just do not know how to behave." Stella remarked angrily, showing her displeasure.
I wish I had his number, I said to myself looking up at the ceiling. My mind was already thinking about all the things I wanted to say to him.
“Just let it be. Thank goodness he didn't mention the main issue to her.” Stella said.
“Yeah.” I replied as I heard Stella still cursing.
I turned my head to look at her. I was really mad at the doctor but what Stella did hurt me even more. I still felt bad about the feeling of being betrayed by her.
She saw me and how I looked at her. I could tell she knew what I was thinking. Her face had been full of anger when she was talking about the doctor. Now it just fell. The shame was really clear in the way she looked down; she could not even look at me.
The doctor was still the person I was upset with but she was also part of the problem and her shame was obvious; the doctor had done something wrong and she knew it.
"I know, Arya." She said in a still voice.
"I made a big mistake. I really made a mistake."
I did not say anything, I just kept looking at her for a while longer and the quietness made it clear how bad the mistake was that she had made.
I was really tired, my mind and body were worn out. I just wanted everything to stop for the world to just pause for a moment so I could catch my breath.
Thinking about what to do next in this crazy drama that was my life. The drama was a mess and it was very complicated. I just wanted to be able to think and know what the next step was, in this drama.