Triangle Problem 2

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Billy Marvolo Riddle POV

Dad Mattheo left again and went to the hospital. Something happened. With mom or with dad Tom. I am just sitting in my room. I don't wanna go downstairs because if I do then Axel will see me with red and puffy eyes and is gonna be asking me questions and I'm definitely gonna break down crying. I know that I will. I heard a low knock on my door and immediately wiped the tears away from my face.

"Billy, it's me. Bellatrix" I sigh in relief.

"It's open" she walks inside and closes the door behind her. She comes and sits next to me at bed.

"Are you okay?" I just look at her. "No. I understand".

"What if something happens with mom? She is in a coma. That only can mean the worst".

"Try to think positively, Billy".

"I can't. I'm scared that I'm gonna lose her and I can't even imagine what is about to happen after".

"You won't lose her. Yn won't leave us. She is gonna live" I shake my head.

"I'm scared".

"You shouldn't. Your mom would never leave you like that. She never did and never will" I sigh. "Let's go downstairs. You need to eat something".

"No".

"What?".

"Axel is down there and if I go downstairs and he sees me like that, he is gonna start asking questions and I'm gonna break down crying".

"You have to stay strong, Billy".

"I can't".

She grabs my arm and guides me to the bathroom. She throws water on my face and after I dry my face. My eyes were red and puffy. Anyone could say that I have been crying. Grandma and I walk downstairs. I see Axel sitting at the kitchen table eating. I curse under my breath. Grandma sits me down and passes me a plate with a toast. I glare at her.

"All of it".

"I'll just go-"

"Sit down and eat it" I sigh and take a bite.

"Pup?" I cursed under my breath when Axel called for me.

"Yes, Axel?".

"Did you get to see mom?" I look at grandma angrily and she mentions to me to answer him.

"No, Axel. Mom is not awake yet".

"But I saw her".

"Axel, don't start again" grandma says. I felt like crying again.

"But I saw her".

"She is fucking coma, Axel. What can't you understand from those words?" I say.

"I saw her".

"Axel, stop it" I try to remain calm but he doesn't help me. I'm ready to fucking break down and he doesn't understand that AGAIN.

"I SAW HER".

"WELL YOU SAW A GHOST. ALRIGHT? MOM ISN'T AWAKE. WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? YOU SAW A FUCKING GHOST. MAYBE JUST HER DAMN SOUL. NOTHING MORE. MOM IS NOT AWAKE YET" we all heard footsteps and looked at the door. Dad Tom was standing there staring at us. "Fuck" I curse under my breath.

"What is going on here?" he looks at me waiting for an explanation but then he looks at Axel as well. Confusing. Other times I was the responsible one without even explaining myself. "I think I asked you boys something".

"He yelled at me" Axel says. Oh that shit is still talking.

"I-"

"What did you do so he starts yelling at you?" I stare at dad Tom shocked.

"Uhh ... "

"So?".

"Said a lot of times that I saw mom" dad sighs and runs a hand through his hair.

"Apologize to your brother".

"No. He yelled at me".

"Apologize, Axel. Now".

"I'm sorry".

"Now finish with your breakfast and go to your damn room. Understand or not?".

"I understand" Axel lowers his stare and starts eating. Dad comes and sits next to me.

"Eat your toast" I look at him. He was angry and definitely tired. I had to listen to him. I take my toast and start eating. Axel finishes his toast and looks slowly at dad.

"I-I finished, uncle".

"Upstairs. Now" Axel stands up and runs upstairs. Dad sighs loudly.

"Dad?".

"Why did you yell at him?" I knew that it was about to come. "Didn't your dad tell you not to say anything at Axel?".

"Yes" he slams his hand on the table and I shut my eyes.

"Eyes on me" I look up at him. His stare was hard. "If he did then why did you fucking yell at him that your mother is in a fucking coma?".

"Cause he got me angry".

"That doesn't explain anything".

"Tom, I think Billy is right on this one" dad and I look at grandma.

"What do you mean?".

"Axel took it too far again. He can't just continue saying about that. Especially when he knows that Billy is really sensitive on this subject" I lower my stare again. "I usually agree with Axel but this time he should learn how to stop" dad looks at me but I keep my stare low.

"Billy, look at me".

"Dad, I promise, I-"

"Just look at me" I look at him slightly scared. "Just please never yell at him again like that. Yes. Your mother is in a coma but Axel doesn't need to know that".

"I know. I'm really sorry. I went out of line but I didn't mean to. I ... "

"I know how you feel, Billy. I understand but you have to try and act strongly".

"It hurts me".

"I know. So it hurts me but look. I'm still here. At least I'm trying to be here".

"I'm sorry".

"Try to control your nerves. I'm not asking anything else".

"Okay. I will, dad".

"Good. Eat your toast" I nod and start eating my toast again.