All Chapters of Breathe me back to life: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

My eyes widened and a small smile made its way up my lips. I snapped my head towards my parents and Nick and yes, they shared the same expression on their faces.Some time ago when I last checked the calendar, I think I’d figured what the special surprise for which we came here was: mom and dad’s anniversary celebration! I knew it! I so knew it! I was just hesitating whether to talk about it or not cause if Uncle and Aunt happened to not about it, they’d have felt embarrassed. So, Nick and I’d been planning a secret small celebration tonight. But oh lord, we never thought we’d be stunned instead.I smiled, it all made me feel so giddy. I loved them. I love them all so much.The place that seemed so dull and abandoned back then, now was perfectly set into what looked like a party venue. There were huge disco lights, tiny balls on the ceilings that shimmered so prettily, and the tables and chairs were perfectly arranged with a velvety

I rushed toward Nana who now laid still on the cold dirty playground. My heart beat faster than I thought it could ever beat. I was scared. I was panicking really badly. My Nana should be okay. I know she is okay. She has to be okay! I grabbed her shoulders and wrapped my arms around her. “Nana! Nana! Are you alright? Nana!” I yelled, tears brimming on my eyes. Did she fall sick again? She must’ve not come here! I should’ve told Jen to look after her. How could I be so silly and selfish? Kevin hurried and carried Nana back home. I really hope her condition’s not serious. I crossed my fingers and lay by her side when the rest of the family barged in. Kevin must’ve called them, because I definitely didn’t. I was so scared that I forgot to call them. “What happened?” Dad asked worried. “I-I don’t know….” I stammered. I was in no state to speak. My voice was hoarse from all the shouting earlier. But, honestly I didn’t. I really don’t under

It started freezing as the moon shone up above in the sky. I quickly swam towards the deck. I got on my feet and my clothes, including me sneakers, duh, were all soaked up and dripped. I’d completely forgotten I’d worn only a blue jumpsuit and I groaned. I hated this feeling. The feeling of your clothes sticking to your body.“Look at what you’ve done! I’m freaking wet because of you!” I whimpered at him, trying to get away the dress from sticking to my body. It felt so uncomfortable. And the cold breeze blowing didn’t make it any better.Kevin just smirked and wriggled his eyebrows. Ew!!“Seriously?!” I yelled as he pulled himself back on the deck. And I took that moment to push him back into the water.“Hey!” he shrieked.“Gotcha!” I burst out laughing as he splashed back into the water.He quickly swam back up and put his wet arms around me, pulling me near the

“Nick! Cherry! Come over for some snacks!” Mom shouted, grilling the chickens and placing the already prepared ones on the melamine plates. We often served savoury chickens during family picnics. We’d always been a huge fan of mom’s recipe. It’s amazing how she made it so juicy and tender every time. I opened the homemade barbecue sauce and poured it on all of the plates placed on the table.“Smells good!” Nick exclaimed and reached for a plate. “Yum! This is heaven!”Mom grinned and placed a few more chicken on his plate. Cherry took a big bite of the chicken and jumped up and down, clearly loving the chicken and I giggled. Mom handed the rest of the plates to dad and Nana and they ate in peace, reliving their memories together.“I’ll serve myself.” I said and put five pieces of it on my plate. I took a huge bite of the chicken and I could already feel it melting inside my mouth.&ld

“Mom, what’s starting? What are you talking about?” I asked.“Nothing. Get some rest, dear.” she said, fiddling with her fingers and quickly got out of the room.“Nick, did you hear what mom said?” I asked Nick and he just shrugged and sat near the old wooden window.What’s starting? What was mom so nervous about? I have never seen her like this before.I tried to get up from the bed but a blinding pain ripped through my neck. I fell down on the floor, clutching my neck tightly.“Aiv!” Nick shrieked and sprinted across the floor. “What do you think you’re doing? You’re supposed to rest!” he scolded and gently pulled me up.“Ow!” I screamed in agony. I couldn’t say anything but yell, the pain was just too much. I slowly laid on the bed and decided to keep my hand there because it was somehow easing my pain.“Did I fall d