Mia’s parents divorced a year ago, and since then the life of all family members has changed dramatically. Mia’s father had moved away, had a new family. But he called his daughter once a week, sent her money and tried to support her. But the mother, on the contrary. She got a new husband, then she got pregnant. At that time Mia moved to another city to study.
Summer holidays came, and she returned home, but her beloved home no longer resembled the former cozy corner.
– Mom, why are there so many boxes in my room? Whose are they?
– We forgot to clean it when we arranged your brother’s room. We bought furniture, so there are boxes. Well, throw them away.
– Okay…
Mia didn’t recognize her mother, she was like a stranger. No love and affection, care and attention. Mia was rarely at home anyway and hoped that this summer would be great with her family. But her mother was only with a small child and her new husband.
– Mom, where is my towel?” Mia shouted from the bathroom, not finding the towel in the usual place.
– Oh, I was wiping your brother with it, it’s in the wash.
– And what should I use now and why did they give my towel to the child?
– He has allergies from other towels.
– So buy him one like mine.
– Mia, if you are so sorry, go and buy him one.
Mia felt overwhelmed. She understood that with the appearance of a small child she would be paid less attention, it was a shame. In the evening Mia went outside and called her father.
– Dad, are you busy?
– Of course not, darling. I’m always free for you. How’s your summer going?
– Terrible… can I come over?
– If it’s so bad, come, we’re going to the sea and you can relax with us.
Mia packed her things, her mother was not even surprised that Mia was leaving them so quickly. It seemed to the girl that her mother was even glad that there would not be an extra person in the house.
