The Distortion of motherly love Ch 2

The Distortion of motherly love Ch 2

I had an ice pop in my mouth

Are you investigating me behind my back?” 

Taylor answered, You’re our subject. We 

need to know some background information 

about you.” 

Are you sure you don’t want to tell your 

く 

parents that you’re sick?” 

I shook my head

No.” 

Why not?” 

Taylor stared at me, hesitant

I showed her the notes on my phone

4:00 AM 7:30 AM: Breakfast Diner 

– 

8:00 AM 5:00 PM: Sales Company 

5:30 PM 8:00 PM: Babysitting 

8:20 PM 9:30 PM: Tutoring 

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10:00 PM 2:00 AM: Food Truck 

I said in a scratchy voice, That’s my mom’s 

schedule. She’s got five jobs to pay for my 

dad’s treatments.” 

What do you think will happen if she finds 

out I’m sick?” 

Taylor’s eyes were a little red

I sniffed

Her only two hours of rest will disappear 

every day.” 

She’ll die if this continues!” 

I burst into tears when I mentioned Mom

My mom should’ve been a doctor, saving 

lives, but she gave up on her dreams and took 

on the world on her shoulders.” 

Dad was diagnosed with leukemia when

was a senior in high school. He tried to drown 

himself so that he would not be a burden to 

us.” 

Mom and I begged him to stay…” 

Taylor handed me a tissue

Riley” 

I scrubbed my face

What do you think Dad will choose if he finds 

out I’m sick?” 

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We can’t have a second one.” 

Taylor patted my shoulder

I shook my head

I got sick the day I matched with my dad.” 

I was so scared that he’d find out, so I ran.” 

Dad thought I was refusing to save him, but 

he didn’t blame me, he begged me to stay 

and said it was okay as long as I was happy.” 

I was totally fine before that day.” 

I could have saved him” 

I covered my face and cried

[Filming Record: June 10th, 2024

I was riding my moped, delivering food. The 

camera was behind me

After I finished the last order, I sighed

I told you I don’t have time to film.” 

Riley, wait!” 

Taylor blocked my path and showed me her 

phone

We contacted a nonprofit organization

They raised money for your dad!” 

Riley, trust us. We really want to help you.” 

So please don’t give up on yourself. Can you 

go to the hospital with us?” 

I stared silently at the screen

Tears streamed down my face

I’ll let you film me.” 

I’ll repay you by saving my dad.” 

[Filming Record: June 11th, 2024

I looked at the words Body Donationon the 

contract

I suddenly looked at the camera

Where will these videos be played? I don’t 

want my parents to see them.” 

They can’t know for the rest of their lives.” 

Taylor said, You won’t die.” 

The video will be used for internal use only

Don’t worry, they won’t find out.” 

I smiled for the first time on camera

Thank you, Taylor.” 

[Filming Record: July 1st, 2024

I was haggard. My cheeks were sunken, and 

the hospital gown was hanging loose on my 

body

I forced myself to sit up to face the camera

Can I stop getting chemotherapy?” 

Taylor held my hand and shook her head

Riley, I know chemotherapy is painful, but 

you have to believe you can beat this. Let’s 

try harder, okay?” 

Repeated fever and vomiting broke me down

That night, I lost control and threw food on 

the floor, saying terrible things to chase 

everyone away

Then I hid under the covers and cried

I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it.” 

Taylor hugged me

It’s okay, Riley.” 

I said, I just realized how painful 

chemotherapy is. Dad was suffering all this 

time.” 

Taylor, I miss my parents so much” 

[Filming Record: September 1st, 2024

Riley, it’s your birthday today! Do you have

wish?” 

The camera pointed at the door

valked out

I wore a yellow dress and a curly wig

Taylor, let’s go to an amusement park 

today!” 

I took painkillers before we left

Taylor saw me, but she did not stop me. She 

only teared up a little

I rode a merrygoround and made a peace 

sign to the camera

Taylor took pictures

Riley, look here, smile, yeah, pretty!” 

My legs went numb when I got off. I fell to the 

ground

The Distortion of motherly love

The Distortion of motherly love

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