Dialogue ishmael & hatsue
Ishmael picked up the receiver, changed his mind, picked it up again and finally decided to dial the number. He waited a few seconds while it was ringing. Her hands were shaking. He recognized his mother who had just answered : her voice was trembling and she was all tremulous. He started :
« Mum ? Well, it’s me… Everything’s alright, isn’t it ? » He asked half-heartedly.
« Ishmael, my sweety, where are you ? We were so frightened… Where did you go ? Are you ok ? When are you coming home ? My baby… »
« Mum, I’m so sorry, I should’ve told you earlier, but I was scared about how you would react…I went away. I wanted to escape all this paranoia… I made up my mind… »
She interupted him : « What are you talking about Ishmael, you’re coming home, aren’t you ? »
« I’m not mummy, listen to me. You have to trust me ! I thought it over and weighed the pros and cons. You know, I love Hatsue, and I wanna preserve her from all this violence which started to pose a threat on her life. I mean, I can’t stay there anymore. I’m getting to Seattle with her… » he exclaimed, self-confident.
« Are you out of your mind ? And what about us ? You can’t go Ishmael, you can’t… » She tried to warn him off. She perceive more than an ounce of hesitation.
« I’m sorry mum… I mean… not for what I’m doing, but for the cuddle I didn’t give you and dady. But this is only a goodbye… I promise you, I’ll come back. You believe me, tell me you trust me… Please mum… » He whiffed. Tears slid down his face as he heard his mother’s sobs. They kept silent for a moment.
« Ishmael… Let’s hope it’s how it turns out… » She whispered with a sob in her voice.
« I know Dad won’t listen to you but tell him how much I love him… and how much I love you all. I have to go mum. Take care of you. Don’t forget, you’re all I’ll ever have whatever may happen… »