Chapter13: The Dark Secret

Myra could not wait to see Ryan but was scared how he would react. Should she prepare herself for a heartbreak, or will he understand her reason for keeping Emma a secret for the safety of her child? She hoped that he would understand and wished he wouldn't leave her. It was Saturday already, and Myra was very nervous. She tried to calm herself down by playing with Emma, but she was too worried to concentrate on the game with Emma. Myra's mother noticed that and called Myra to her. Her mother knew that today was the day she tells Ryan about Emma and understood why her daughter might be nervous. In order to calm her down, her mother offered to brush her hair, and Myra agreed. She loved when her mother offered to do that and felt like when her mother brushes her hair, all her problems, doubts, and sadness disappear with it.

Myra's mother then gently kissed her head and said, "Don't worry, my child. Everything will be okay. If you two are meant to be, he will understand. But in case he does not, it would be unfortunate. However, telling him the truth will help you lift that burden from your heart, and you will know you gave it your best because you had a good reason to hide the truth. The things a mother can do to protect her child." Myra felt better and thanked her mother. She was ready now because she knew it was the right decision at the time. She got ready to meet Ryan, kissed Emma and her parents, and said, "Wish me luck, guys. Either way, we are going to have a big bowl...