I was tired of all the melancholy around me. I had just turned 18 and was diagnosed with leukemia with less than 50% chance of living. From being a school topper, national holly ball player, may be the prettiest girl in the class; now I was not sure if I was even going to live. Last three months I was out of school and mostly at hospital and home. It had taken a toll on my family too. Just depression was all around.
I remember, it was getting late. I had my medication and went for shower. I cleaned myself well and wrapped a towel around me and was standing in from of the big mirror in my room. Suddenly I don't know what came to me, I let the towel drop. There I was. Naked. I looked at the girl in the mirror. My hair had started to fall off. My breasts were smaller than before, I barely needed a bra anymore, but I was pretty. I was so beautiful. Suddenly tears started rolling down and I threw something I grabbed at the mirror. It broke instantly and there was a loud noise. I fell on the floor and started sobbing. I guess my mom and dad rushed to my bedroom but only mom came in.
'What happened Sweety? Why are you crying?'
'I don't know mom.' I was not able to control my tears.
'Don't you cry beta, nothing is going to happen to you. Me and your father will stand in the way of death. Don't be afraid.'
Mom was trying to console me, but her voice was moist too.
'I don't want to die like this mom.'
'You are not going to die.'
'I am sorry mom ... But I really don't want to die a virgin.'
I was shocked. I did not know I wanted to say it. Next thing I knew my mom was hugging me tight, but she was steady now, firm.
'It is okay beta. Is there a guy in school?'
I had expected a slap or some drama but not this. I was taken back.
'No... and I don't want any guy who will later tell his friends how he fucked me. No.'
'That's okay Sweety. It is all okay.'
My sobbing was coming down.
'I do want to be touched mom... and there is one person in home right now.'