When Sophie\u2019s kids said they wished she didn\u2019t exist, their words struck deeper than any pain she\u2019d ever felt. Angry and careless, they didn\u2019t realize the weight of their words. Sophie decided to take their wish seriously, vanishing from their lives without a trace. It was time they learned what life would be like without her.<\/p>\n
People often said being a housewife was easy\u2014staying home, relaxing, living off a husband\u2019s hard work. What a misconception.<\/p>\n
For Sophie, being a stay-at-home mom was no simple task; it was an unending marathon with no breaks. Her days blurred with cleaning, cooking, soothing tantrums, and managing countless other responsibilities.<\/p>\n
Liam, her spirited but headstrong five-year-old, was at an age where every small thing sparked a battle.<\/p>\n
Clara, nearing her pre-teen years, was brimming with attitude and unpredictable moods.<\/p>\n
And her husband, Nathan? He believed his paycheck excused him from household duties. It was exhausting.<\/p>\n
That evening, as usual, they gathered for dinner. Sharing their day was a routine, often filled with unexpected moments.<\/p>\n
Sophie looked at Liam, who was poking at his peas. \u201cLiam, how was preschool today?\u201d she asked, forcing a cheerful tone.<\/p>\n
He shrugged. \u201cIt was fine, but Miss Carter might call you tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
That caught her off guard. \u201cWhy would she call?\u201d Sophie asked, setting down her fork.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to pet a dog outside, but Miss Carter said you shouldn\u2019t touch stray dogs because they might have rab\u2014rab\u2014\u201d Liam frowned, searching for the word.<\/p>\n
\u201cRabies,\u201d Clara cut in, rolling her eyes dramatically.<\/p>\n
Liam nodded. \u201cYeah, rabies.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd why would that make her call me?\u201d Sophie pressed.<\/p>\n
Liam hesitated, then blurted, \u201cI didn\u2019t like what she said, so I bit her.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sophie stared, stunned. \u201cYou bit your teacher?\u201d Her voice rose unintentionally.<\/p>\n
Liam nodded, unfazed. \u201cShe said rabies comes from bites. I wanted to show her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, you raised a wild animal,\u201d Clara muttered, smirking.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t talk about your brother like that,\u201d Sophie said sharply. She turned to Nathan, who was focused on his food. \u201cNathan, do you have anything to say?\u201d<\/p>\n
He glanced up briefly. \u201cYou\u2019re doing great, babe,\u201d he said, giving her hand a quick pat.<\/p>\n
Sophie sighed, turning back to Liam. \u201cWe\u2019ve been over this, Liam. You can\u2019t bite people. It hurts, and it\u2019s wrong. Use words to express yourself next time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then she faced Clara. \u201cHow was your day?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFine,\u201d Clara said, barely glancing up.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s it?\u201d Sophie asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, I\u2019m staying at Mia\u2019s tomorrow, remember?\u201d Clara added casually.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I remember,\u201d Sophie said, feeling her energy wane.<\/p>\n
The next day started poorly and spiraled. When Sophie checked Liam\u2019s room, expecting it to be tidied as she\u2019d asked, it looked like a storm had hit.<\/p>\n
Toys, clothes, and books were scattered everywhere. Her patience frayed, but there was no time to address it.<\/p>\n
She had to apologize to Miss Carter for Liam\u2019s bite, which was mortifying.<\/p>\n
Then, as she finally sat down to catch her breath, the phone rang. Clara\u2019s school reported that she had skipped classes. Sophie\u2019s frustration boiled over. By the time the kids got home, she was ready for a serious conversation.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth of you, stop right there,\u201d Sophie said as Liam and Clara headed to their rooms. Her tone halted them in their tracks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat now?\u201d Clara asked, sounding annoyed.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s start with you, Liam,\u201d Sophie said. \u201cI saw your room. It\u2019s a mess. We agreed if you didn\u2019t keep it clean, I\u2019d take your games. Your console is mine until you show me you can keep it tidy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liam\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cWhat? No way! That\u2019s not fair!\u201d he shouted, crossing his arms.<\/p>\n
Clara smirked. \u201cGood one, Liam,\u201d she said mockingly.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t laugh, Clara,\u201d Sophie snapped. \u201cYour school called. You skipped class.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was just once!\u201d Clara yelled, her face flushing with anger.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re grounded for a week,\u201d Sophie said firmly. \u201cNo sleepover at Mia\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t do this! I\u2019ve been planning that forever!\u201d Clara screamed, fists clenched.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen you shouldn\u2019t have skipped class,\u201d Sophie replied calmly.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hate you! I wish you didn\u2019t exist!\u201d Clara shouted, storming to her room and slamming the door.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah! Me too!\u201d Liam yelled, running to his own room.<\/p>\n
Sophie stood there, tears stinging her eyes. Her chest felt heavy, but she swallowed the lump in her throat.<\/p>\n
When Nathan got home, she recounted the day. He listened quietly, barely responding.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell?\u201d she asked, craving support.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe you were too tough on them,\u201d he said, shrugging. \u201cThey\u2019re just kids.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDid you hear what Clara said to me?\u201d Sophie asked, her voice trembling with frustration.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe didn\u2019t mean it,\u201d Nathan said dismissively.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had enough,\u201d Sophie said, her voice icy. \u201cI\u2019ll show them what it\u2019s like without me.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d Nathan asked, confused.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ll see,\u201d she said, walking away.<\/p>\n
That night, with the house quiet, Sophie began her plan. Nathan, a heavy sleeper, didn\u2019t stir.<\/p>\n
She moved silently, collecting everything that was hers\u2014clothes from the closet, photos from the walls, notebooks from the desk.<\/p>\n
Even her favorite morning mug went into a box. She left no trace of herself.<\/p>\n
With everything packed, she carried it to the attic. The dusty, cramped space became her hideout, with a mattress, a small lamp, and a blanket. Nathan wouldn\u2019t think to look here; he barely acknowledged the attic\u2019s existence.<\/p>\n
Before settling in, she set up cameras in the kitchen and living room to watch how they coped without her. This was just the start.<\/p>\n
The next morning, Sophie watched the camera feed as they stood in the kitchen, looking lost.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere\u2019s Mom?\u201d Liam asked, his voice uncertain.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d Clara said, scanning the room. \u201cEven her pictures are gone. The ones on the wall, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHer clothes aren\u2019t in the closet,\u201d Nathan added, scratching his head.<\/p>\n
Liam\u2019s eyes grew wide. \u201cDid our wish come true? Did Mom really disappear?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be silly,\u201d Nathan said, shaking his head.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut she\u2019s gone!\u201d Clara insisted. \u201cHer stuff\u2019s not here. There\u2019s no sign of her.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nathan pulled out his phone. \u201cI\u2019ll call her. Probably some joke.\u201d But Sophie had turned her phone off. He stared at the screen, then pocketed it.<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, let\u2019s go,\u201d he said, irritated. \u201cI\u2019ll drop you at school. We\u2019ll figure this out later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clara hesitated. \u201cCan I still go to Mia\u2019s sleepover?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, sure. Just get in the car,\u201d Nathan said impatiently.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes!\u201d Clara cheered, then grinned. \u201cMaybe it\u2019s better this way. Mom was always on my case.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat means I can play video games!\u201d Liam shouted, jumping.<\/p>\n
Sophie\u2019s chest tightened as she watched. They didn\u2019t miss her; they seemed relieved. They were happy she was gone.<\/p>\n
That evening, the camera showed Nathan and Liam on the couch, laughing and playing video games.<\/p>\n
A pizza box sat open on the coffee table, grease stains spreading.<\/p>\n
Sophie noticed Liam eating a cheesy slice. Her stomach knotted. He was lactose intolerant. Nathan, engrossed in the game, had clearly forgotten.<\/p>\n
The next morning confirmed her fears. Liam was curled up on the couch, pale and groaning.<\/p>\n
Nathan fumbled for medicine, muttering to himself. He stayed home from work, trying to comfort Liam while cleaning up the mess.<\/p>\n
By the third day, chaos reigned. Dishes piled up, laundry sat untouched, and the kids headed to school with only dry cereal.<\/p>\n
That evening, Liam sat crying on the couch, overwhelmed. Even Clara, usually detached, looked defeated, her hair a mess as she clutched her empty lunchbox.<\/p>\n
\u201cI miss Mom,\u201d Liam said, looking at Nathan. His face was tear-streaked, his lip trembling.<\/p>\n
\u201cMe too,\u201d Clara added softly, staring at her hands. \u201cI got my period today and didn\u2019t know what to do. I wanted to call Mom so bad, but I couldn\u2019t. It felt awful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nathan sighed, leaning back. \u201cI think this is because of what you said. You told her you wished she didn\u2019t exist. She\u2019s showing you what that feels like.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not true!\u201d Clara said, her voice breaking. Tears spilled over. \u201cI was just mad. I didn\u2019t mean it. I\u2019m so stupid for saying that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liam sniffled. \u201cI want Mom back. I\u2019ll clean my room every day. I won\u2019t bite anyone again. I promise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clara wiped her face. \u201cI\u2019ll stop yelling at her. I\u2019ll listen better. I can\u2019t live without her. I miss her so much,\u201d she sobbed.<\/p>\n
Their words shattered Sophie\u2019s resolve. She stepped from the shadows, standing in the doorway. \u201cI hope you\u2019ve learned your lesson,\u201d she said, her voice firm but emotional.<\/p>\n
They turned, shocked, then ran into her arms. \u201cMom! You\u2019re back!\u201d they cried, hugging her tightly.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s so good to see you,\u201d Nathan said, walking over. \u201cThese past few days showed me what an incredible job you do. I\u2019ll try to make things easier from now on.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d Sophie said softly.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, thank you, for everything,\u201d Nathan replied.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Mom! We love you so much!\u201d the kids said, holding on tight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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