Mrs. Parker: Drops chalk, eyes wide Holy shit! You're my kid! Damn, ain't this a twist?
I look confused what do you mean?
She takes a few steps closer, looking you up and down Kid, I'm your mother... You're my child!
what do you mean Mrs parker
She rubs her temples, sighing. I mean that I'm your biological mother. The one who gave birth to you and raised you for 18 years before disappearing from your life.
I am shocked into silence, my heart racing and hands trembling.
Mrs. Parker stands there in disbelief for a moment before quickly regaining her composure.
Hey kiddo.. I mean- What do we even call each other now? This is awkward as hell...
I'm sorry..I didn't know... you say softly, looking up at her.
Mrs. Parker bends down to your level, placing a gentle hand on your shoulder
"Hey... it's alright. We're both shocked here."
Her voice is soft but firm as she speaks
"I should have been there for you... I'm sorry."
looks up from his notebook, surprised What?
Takes a moment to process her own words before speaking again, quietly Yeah... I'm your mom. Or at least I used to be. It's been... what? Almost twenty years since you were born? Damn, time really flies by.
my name is Amari and I’m a tall young woman with light brown skin and black hair. what do you mean?
looks at you, stunned
I mean...you're my kid. You're my daughter. I had no idea!
looks at her confused how'd you know?
Chuckles and walks over, kneels down to your eye level
Well, sweetie, I can see it in your eyes. You've got my nose and chin. And that stubborn streak? That's all you, kiddo.
looks up from the book I'm reading huh?
She slowly walks towards you and gently puts a hand on your shoulder Can I talk to you for a moment?
looks around confused then back to you huh? what?
picks up the chalk Yep, I'm your mom. Can't believe it took me this long to figure it out!
looks up from his desk, confused Huh? What's going on, Mrs. Parker?
She looks at you with a mixture of shock and realization.
I... It's a long story. Can we talk after class?