She Took My Son, I Took Everything From Her

I stood there, frozen in time, as the sound of Thane's excited laughter and the roar of the Ferrari's engine faded into the distance. The cake I had lovingly prepared, now laid in ruins, the small gift box having crushed a significant portion of it.

I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness and betrayal. Thane's words, "Let's call Mamma Anna for a ride. She will love it," cut deep into my heart. It was clear that Anna had become the central figure in Thane's life, and I was just a peripheral character.

As I gazed at the destroyed cake, I felt tears welling up in my eyes. I had tried so hard to make this day special for Thane, to show him how much I cared. But it seemed like no matter what I did, I would always be relegated to the background.

The sound of the door opening broke the silence, and Theon walked in, a sheepish grin on his face. "Hey, I'm sorry about the cake. Thane got a bit carried away."

I forced a smile, trying to hide my true emotions as I said,"It's okay, it's just a cake."

Theon's expression turned serious, and he took a step closer to me before saying,"You know, I think Thane is just going through a phase. He'll come around eventually."

I raised an eyebrow while asking in a sarcastic voice,"A phase? You call this a phase?"

Theon's eyes darted around the room, avoiding mine. "Well, you know what I mean. He's just entering his adolescence."

I laughed bitterly before saying in a casual voice, “You are right, it's just his adolescence. Nothing else.”

Days turned into weeks, and the wound of Thane's ignorance still lingered through my heart. I thought that with time, things would get better, but it seemed like Thane's affection for Anna only grew stronger.

One sunny afternoon, I decided to surprise Thane by attending his school's annual sports day. I had been looking forward to it all week, eager to see my son participate in the events.

As I arrived at the school, I was filled with excitement and pride. I spotted Thane on the field, his eyes shining with enthusiasm as he prepared for the upcoming race.

But my joy was short-lived. As I made my way to the stands, I saw Anna already seated, cheering Thane on. She was wearing a bright smile, and her eyes sparkled with pride. But, what caught my eyes was the dress she was wearing. It was a yellow gown, shining brightly in the sunlight. It was the dress I saw in Thane's cupboard a few days ago. A tag ‘Happy Mother's Day’ was stuck to it. I thought Thane was going to surprise me with the gift on the upcoming Mothers’ day as yellow was my favourite colour. After a long time I felt joy of being a mother of a boy.

I waited for the day to arrive soon and when it came I didn't receive any gift from Thane as I expected. Still, I thought he might have forgotten about it and would give it to me when he would recall. But, it was only now that I realized the gift was never meant for me. It was for Anna. But, why must it be on Mothers’ day?

Had Thane already known the truth or it was just because he called Anna as Mamma Anna?

The question lingered within me while Thane finished his race, and as he walked off the field, Anna rushed down to congratulate him. They shared a warm hug, and Anna planted a kiss on his cheek. Thane beamed with happiness, and I felt bitter in my heart.

I tried to push aside my feelings and make my way towards them. After all, it was a big day for my son. But as I approached, Thane's eyes met mine, and he hesitated. Anna, sensing his unease, turned around and smiled at me.

"Hi, Elena! Isn't Thane doing great?" she exclaimed, her voice dripping with sweetness.

I forced a smile, trying to hide my pain. "Yes, he's doing fantastic. Congratulations, Thane!"

But Thane barely acknowledged me. He turned back to Anna, and they continued to celebrate his victory together. I stood there, feeling like an outsider, as they took photos and laughed together.

As the day drew to a close, I realized that I had become a mere spectator in Thane's life. Anna had become his confidante, his partner in every sense of the word. And I was just a footnote, a reminder of a bond that no longer existed.

I turned and walked away, the sound of Thane's laughter and Anna's cheers echoing in my mind. I knew that I had to come to terms with the fact that Thane had chosen Anna over me, and that our bond was irreparably broken.