Spoiled Tav Tav exploded with anger the moment he realized mom wanted to leave him alone. His eyes widened in disbelief, then narrowed with fury. How could she walk away? How could she choose distance when all he wanted was attention? The thought felt unbearable to his small, spoiled heart.
He screamed loudly, sharp cries echoing through the space. His body stiffened, fists clenched, feet stomping the ground again and again. Tav Tav was used to being held whenever he demanded it. Used to comfort arriving instantly. This time, mom stood firm. She spoke calmly, explaining she would be back, that he was safe—but Tav Tav couldn’t hear her words.
All he heard was no.
His anger grew bigger than his body. He threw himself backward, rolling on the floor, crying and screaming in protest. Tears streamed down his face, mixing rage with fear. Being alone didn’t just make him mad—it made him scared. In his mind, being left meant being unloved.
Mom stepped a short distance away but kept watching. Her heart was heavy, yet she knew this moment mattered. Tav Tav had to learn that love doesn’t disappear just because arms are not always there. Still, every scream pierced her deeply.
Minutes passed slowly. Tav Tav’s cries became hoarse. His movements slowed. The fire burned out, leaving exhaustion behind. He sat up weakly, shoulders slumped, eyes red and swollen. The world felt quieter, emptier.
That was when mom returned.
She knelt beside him, opening her arms without a word. Tav Tav hesitated—still angry, still hurt—but his need was stronger than his pride. He crawled forward and clung to her tightly, sobbing into her chest. The anger melted instantly, replaced by relief.
Mom held him close, firm but gentle, letting him calm down on her heartbeat. She whispered reassurance, not scolding, not spoiling—just loving. Tav Tav relaxed slowly, breathing steady again.
That day, Tav Tav learned a hard lesson: love doesn’t mean never being alone. And mom learned that even spoiled hearts cry from fear, not just anger. In that shared moment, both grew stronger—together.
