Proposal?

It was Sunday, my day off from hospital. Just chilling and lazing around. I didn't eat all day long because I'm too tired to cook myself something, now I'm hungry. I'm still thinking weither I should order something or sleep.

Hearing the door bell, I came back to reality. who in the heavens is here? I rolled my eyes and walked towards the door with lazy steps. Opening the door, I rolled my eyes again, "hey sweetie how are you?"

"I'm good" I replied nonchalantly, "please come in.. Mother." She smiled and gladly came inside, sat on the sofa like a perfect lady.

"What brings you here?" I asked as I sat across from her. My lazy-self was gone now. "What kind of question is that?" She said with stern tone, "can't I visit my daughter who has forgotten me?"

I wanted to sneer loudly. What a joke, like you care.

"Why didn't you came to the mansion?"

"I was busy. Had some patients waiting for me."

"You could have taken a day off. Those patients can have another appointments."

"Being a doctor is no joke, Mom" I always say that word like I don't say that, you know adding a little pressure so that they can realize that I don't like them. But they don't.

"And family is no joke too."

"Family?" I forced out a laugh, "you are so funny" I showed her my fake smile. I wonder how long its been, since I smiled genuinely.

"Sarah behave yourself and sit straight!" she ordered. I inhaled deeply and plopped down more, I don't care. "You are becoming more and more rude!"

"If you are here to argue with me" I looked at her "please leave."

"I'm not arguing. I just ask why didn't you came" she was raising her voice. I was losing my temper too.

"It was you guys who decided to make me a doctor. Now I am a doctor and doctors don't have to go on stupid gatherings" I replied, my voice tainted with anger. I looked down, I knew she was staring at me.

Silence.

She spoke again, "let's forget about about that, honey. I'm here to spend time with you." My eyes didn't left the floor.

Oh great!

"It's time for dinner, what did you cook. Hmm? Let's eat together" she said gently, "what did you cook?" She asked again.

"...nothing" I replied bluntly. "Oh God, Sarah? Why are you so lazy?" She sighed, "but since I am here. I'll cook for you honey" she smiled and went towards the kitchen.

I don't know why but suddenly I felt like crying. My chest felt heavy...

"Don't just sit there, come and help." While I washed the rice, she kept talking about random stuff and only replied when it was needed. Though she had changed, showing me gentleness and care won't do anything.

It's too late...

Now I don't care if they change their behavior towards me or not, care about me or not. Things would have been better if she showed me this gentleness and sweetness when I needed it. Now they are just wasting their time.

We sat down at the table, eating, a comfortable silence, well atleast for me. I can see that she's hesitating, she wanted to say something but I kept quiet. "Did you like bibimbap? Eat more dear."

"Hmm it's good," besides everything. Mom's cooking is really good. She cleared her throat, I wonder what is thing that is making her so nervous.

I hate it when she stares at me, just like now, "if you want to say something just say it. Don't just stare at me" I finally said as I looked up from my plate. She let out a nervous laugh but didn't said anything. I started eating again.

"How many times have I told you not to pull that long face? You look ugly."

"Because I am ugly."

"Smile Sarah!" she said, I didn't. She sighed in defeat.

"You know she began, a two days ago, your fathers friend came." I just hummed in response, not really paying attention.

"You know the reason why he was here?" I narrowed my eyes and bit my inner cheek, seeing that unknown smile plastered on her face. "No" I replied unposed. "They brought a proposal for you. Marry their son."

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"No.." I replied unfazed. Like what the hell? Please keep your proposal to yourself. "Sweetie... The guy is handsome, cute and he is rich. I know you will live happily-"

"I already said no" I replied looking directly into her eyes which I know is very very very disrespectful thing. But I am fed up already.

"Don't you dare stare at me like that Kang Sarah! I'll rip your eyes out, look down! "I was still staring, "I said look down!" She yelled banging her hand on the table. After a few seconds I finally looked away.

She sighed loudly, "listen first. Do you even know who he is-:

And there I zoned out, marriage? Not in my nightmares I would have thought about marriage. And what is this, brought a proposal for you? It's not 90s or 80s. I can't take it anymore. They are no one to decide such an important matter by themselves. I felt angry, angry can't even describe my situation right now.

"I have work tomorrow, it's getting late.." I told my mom who was constantly ranting about the guy. "Kang Sarah I am talking to you!"

"But I am not!" I snapped.

"Whether you like it or not, you are going to get married!" She screeched.

"Whatever you say. You and I both know you can't make me marry whoever you want to" I replied nonchalantly. "Your father gave his words to them" she declared.

"None of my business. He didn't even thought once about my opinion. I won't marry anyone."

"I didn't asked you, I told you."

"No, you can't it's my life and you don't have any right to take any decisions in my life."

"Oh I don't? You can't say that, I raised you. You eat good and studied good because of your father. You got everything you need from the day you came in this world and till now. And you are telling me I don't have any right on you."

"I didn't ask for any of that, I didn't asked you to give me birth.. And if you did, it was your responsibility."

"SARAH!! .....listen "

From there I stopped listening again, lost in my own thoughts . She is right I eat their food and they spend their money on me. If I knew that everything is going to be like this...

I wish I died the day I was born. How can I pay them back, By marring someone I don't know? I didn't plan on marrying yet or maybe never. Just what the **** is happening. I need some space, I need time to think and....

"okay! I am leaving " I stood abruptly.

She stopped, "What?"

"Please lock the door when you leave." I said as I picked my bike's key and helmet and left the house. I could hear here calling my name but.. Who cares.

I was driving, not knowing where I was going, lost in my thoughts... just wanted go away from everything else.

I stopped near a bridge and glanced at phone it's 3:00 A.M. and there 43 missed call and 19 messages. Not bothering to call back or see messages I sat on the edge off the bridge, thinking is there anyone else whose life is just like me. I thinked of jumping in the water but...

I am a coward.

A lots of thoughts are running in mind. Never knew there would be a day like this...

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