Chapter 2 She is my mom only mine

When I was done crying, I drove back home. It took me a bit longer. When I reached home, the lights of the living room were still on and my mom was sitting there. She was obviously smiling just now. But when she saw me, she was shocked.

"Why are you here Riley?? " mom asked me while covering her shocked expression with a smile.

"Mom, this is my home. Were you expecting me not to come home tonight?? " I asked, tears welling up in my eyes.

"I... I didn't say that," mom was shuttering, "I thought you would be late."

"Mom... why do you think so?? "

"i... I...."

"Mom where is dad?" I cut her off.

She can't form a word. Was Mr. White right??

Did she....did she sell me?? But why me? I was her daughter. I was still not sure whether to believe Mr. White or not.. But one thing was for sure: Dad was not there.

"He...."

"Dad is out of city. He went to his friends for help." It was Sarah this time.

"Out of city?? Then why did you send me there... Was... Mr. White right?? " I said, tears rolling down my face. Mr. White was right. She sold me. I was such a fool to not even know where dad was and to trust mom. I cursed myself for being so engaged in studying and not thinking or talking to Dad for two whole days.

"yeah. He was right.... But looks like you didn't please him, Riley... You are of no use... How dare you run off?? " Mom was furious. Like she wanted to skin me alive..

"Mom... Why?? " I couldn't control myself, and I was on the ground, kneeling in front of Mom. Tears never stopped coming out...

"Shut up Riley. Go back there now. How am I supposed to face him? I have taken the money... Do you want me to die? Anyway, I'll use this to help your father, okay? Just think that you are helping your dad." She tried to lift me up.

What?? Was she really my mom? Help father... by selling myself? I shook her hand in annoyance.

"Please mom.. I don't want to go there. I'll do whatever you say except for this, please, mom..." I begged, sobbing.

"Riley, just cut the crap and go back there. Or else..." Mom said it with a threatening voice. Yeah, she used to threaten me with doing anything until today. But not this thing.

"Mom I said I didn't want to go there. How can you do this to me?"

"Riley, it's just to help your father. Why are you making a fuss over it? Do you want Sarah to do this? You are her older sister; you should think about her future. Just go there this time, ok?" Mom tried to persuade me.

"Think about her?? What about me mom?"

"Enough of this Riley... Do as I say, or I'll ask Mr. White to come over here." " Mom was angry this time...

"Riley, let's have a deal," Sarah said with a smirk.

"What deal?" I was confused.

"You know, Riley, dad gave you a 50% share of his company on your 17th birthday. Give that to me and I'll see if I can help you." Sarah, with that, went to get documents from the drawer and threw them at me, saying, "I've already got it ready. Just sign "

"But Sarah, dad will give the rest 50% to you on your 17th, right?"

"I know, but I want full ownership," "Sarah said. "That's mine anyway."

"Riley, you choose... Property or self-esteem? Mom said coming closer to me...

Of course I don't want property... It was my dad's gift, which is why I accepted it. I picked up the file, opened it, and without reading, signed it.

"Mom, why did you do this to me? I've always been good to you. I always do house chores. I never asked for money like Sarah did. I've never been out at night like Sarah. I've always been good, yet you always love her, not me." Finally, I can't take it any longer. I've been holding this to myself for years and now Mom has crossed the line, so I wanted to know the reason.

"How dare you accuse me of not treating you as a daughter?" I've raised you! You got home, shelter, food... Isn't that enough?" Mom was red from anger.

"Mom... I... " I wanted to say something, but I don't know what to say.

"Mom, I think she should know," Sarah said mysteriously.

"What should I know? What are you guys hiding?" I didn't know why but I got a bad feeling about this.

" Riley you won't be pleased to listen... But she is my mom—just mine. Not yours. You are not her biological child." Sarah said it with a bright smile. I can tell that she was happy about it.

I was shocked. I looked at Mom. But she was calm as if it was true. I can't help but cry silently. My whole world was shattering.

I looked at Mom with teary eyes.

She sighed and said, "When Sarah was 4, we moved here from the countryside. It was then that we found you. You were near the jungle, unconscious. We took you home, but you forgot everything except for your name. We got you to the orphanage, but later we just couldn't leave you there so we took you in."

I was just listening.

"Now that you know everything, you can leave... It's unfair to me that I have to share my parents. After all, I'm their real daughter." Sarah said it coldly.

Yes, she is their daughter. I'll just ruin everything if I stay here.

"Take this money and start a new life. Anyway, you finished college. So you can get a job to make a living. And don't tell Dad about anything. I'll say you want to live on your own. I don't want to share my parents anymore. Even though he is my dad, his priority is you. Just because of you, I can't get my father's love. I hate you Riley." With that, Sarah gave me a check and left.

I looked at Mom. I wanted her to speak... I wanted her to tell me not to leave but she left the living room without saying anything. She left, leaving me alone crying on the cold ground.

I don't know how long I've been crying but right now I can't feel anything. My tears had stopped coming. I just felt empty inside and my mind is blank.

I got up and went to my room. Changed my clothes..Took out a bag, put on some clothes, some necessary documents, toiletries, and my little savings, and then I went to the kitchen and got some food in my bag.. While leaving, I saw the check Sarah gave me.. I looked at it for a while and moved toward the door.

I don't have a home now and I have nowhere to go. I just walk down the street without any destination. My mind was blank. I don't know where I was going but I keep on going....