Everything Changes

The Letter

"Right Charlie, I need to talk to you about your mum" stated Carol as both she and Charlie sat down in the kitchen

"Do we really have to speak about that bitch?! I don't want to have anything to do with her, she's the one who left not me" sighed Charlie

"Look I know it's not easy for you but at the end of the day she's your mother and you only get one parent in life. I don't want you to have a messed up relationship with your mother as I did with mine" 

 

"Fine... what does she want?"

"I think that it'll be easier for you if you read the letter" said Carol as she got up from the table.

"Wait what letter" questioned Charlie.

"This letter" spoke Carol softly as she handed the letter over to Charlie.

"I'll be in the living room if you need me babe" Carol then left Charlie to read the letter in peace.

Charlie was full of hesitation and anxiety at the same time. The Barry's had been part of her life for nearly 3 years. Why would her mother want to contact her now? I don't need my mum, Carol's my mum thought Charlie as she opened the Letter.

My Darling Charlie,

 

I'm so sorry that I left you. I love you so much; I've got a new job at Waterloo Road! It's the school that you're at isn't it? I made sure that I got a job that was near you so we could see each other. It's been so long since we last met. You'll have to show me round though.

 

See you soon my darling!

 

All my love Mum.

Upon reading the letter Charlie immediately broke down in floods of tears. She got up from the table and ran past Carol and upstairs to Barry's room. She opened the door to find a very concerned look Barry

"Babe?... what's happened what's me ma said this time" said Barry as he got up of their bed and stepped towards Charlie; embracing her into his strong arms.

"Your mum didn't say anything. It was my mum. She wrote me a letter... she's got a job at the school" said Charlie still with tears running down her ivory cheeks.

"But that's good babe, you're always going on about wanting to see her again. Now you can." Comforted Barry.

"Well yeah but what if she wants me to move out of here, what if she doesn't let me see you?  Panicked Charlie.

"Hey she can't make you do anything babe, she's the one who left you. If you want to move out then that'll be fine. If not then that'll also be fine. All of this is your decision babe. I promise I won't let anyone hurt you" whispered Barry as he stroked Charlie's face.

"Are you sure" questioned Charlie.

"Positive babe, you know as well as I do that if she ever thinks about hurting you she'll have us Barry's to deal with. Have you seriously not seen the slaps that me ma can give? Talk about lethal. Laughed Barry.

Charlie laughed slightly. She took Barry's hand and went downstairs to speak to Carol. As they both entered the living room Carol got up from the sofa and pulled Charlie in for a gentle motherly hug.

"Everything's going to be alright babes. Plus you've always got us and anyways, I need a hand keeping this place under control including our Barry." Laughed Carol.

Barry on the other hand, pretended to look rather hurt by the remark by his mother. "I'm not that bad am I?"

"Two words, Magic Mushrooms" stated Carol.

"Okay okay fine I'll be quiet" said Barry as he sat down.

Authors note: sorry for not updating in a while, been really busy with coursework. I've decided to mix the older Waterloo Road with the newer Waterloo Road. Hope you enjoy the surprise.