Why Is Mom Leaving? | Easy English Listening Practice Story (A1-A2 Level)

David, remember to hang the laundry and wash the dishes for me, okay? Yeah, I'll do it later. I'll finish this game first. Oh my god, David still hasn't done the housework. I've said enough. I'll just clean it up first. If I don't do it, no one will. Hi, Mom. I'm home from school. >> [music] >> I'm really exhausted, too. >> [music] >> David, come help me cook. Yeah, let me finish this game first. I need you now. It won't take long. I'll do everything for you after this round. Okay. He says just one round, but every round is the same. >> [music] >> Maybe I've gotten so used to it that everyone thinks I don't need help. Never mind. Just finish cooking in time for dinner. David, come eat dinner. Mia, come eat dinner. Mia, dinner's ready. I'm coming right away. The rice is going to get cold. Mia, go wash your hands and then come eat. Yes, I wash my hands first. Oh, we have this soup today? Looks good. Yeah, let's eat. I've been hungry for a while now. >> [music] >> Mom, why do you feel so sad? Nothing, my dear. I'll finish first, okay? You can just leave the dishes there after you finish eating. I'll wash them for you. Yeah, okay. Oh. Oh my gosh, the lag is insane. I'm thirsty. I want to get some water. Oh my god. David still hasn't washed the dishes. David. Of course. You said later again. What is it? >> [music] >> You said you would wash the dishes. Where are they now? I I forgot. I'll do it right now. No. You always say I'll do it. Do you know that I work all day, then come home to cook, clean, and take care of our child? Just calm down. I've been calm for so many years, David. I'll wash them. Right now. I don't need promises anymore. I need you to act from the beginning. >> [sighs] >> Fine. Just keep playing your game. It's okay. I'll wash the dishes. I can do it. Let me. No need. I'm used to it. I think that work can be done quickly. Just keep playing. Don't worry about it. I'm exhausted. >> [music] >> Hello, Mom. Anna Do you have time to come stay with me for a few days? I need your help with something. Yeah, yes, I can come. Are you okay? I'm fine, Mom. Just a little tired. I'm going to my mom's for a few days. The house, the child, you take care of them yourself. I need to go home to my mother for a few days. Hello, I would like to go to the suburbs of the city. Hello, I'm home. Hello. Hello. Huh? We're out of water? Hmm. Oh, I forgot to put water in the bottle yesterday. >> [clears throat] >> Hello. Anna. Anna. Oh. Oh. Oh, she's not answering the phone. That's strange. She's not here. Everything is so quiet. Hmm? Oh. Oh, what is this? I'm going to my mom's for a few days. The house, the child, you take care of them yourself. What? She's gone. Let me see. Mia should be home by now. Where's Mia? Oh. >> [clears throat] >> Why isn't she home yet at this hour? She's probably just playing somewhere. I have to go find her. Mia. Mia. Mia. Mia. Where are you? Dad, I'm here. Mia? Where have you been? I finished school and came straight home. Why didn't you call me? Mom told me that dad would be picking me up today. Oh. Sorry, my dear. I forgot. Come inside, sweetheart. Yes, dad. I'll take care of the family for a few days in Anna's place. Go take a shower. I'll make dinner. Yes, dad. Where's mom? Dad? She went to grandmother for a few days. She has something to take care of. It's just going to be the two of us for a while. I miss mom. What's wrong, sweetheart? Dad, I can't take a shower yet because I don't have any dry clothes. Oh, no, pal. It seems like dad forgot. When will they be dry, Dad? Probably in a little while. Then I'll wait and shower later. Yeah, wait for Dad, okay? I thought you hung the clothes out yesterday. Oh, I forgot. Dad, can we have dinner first? I'm hungry. Oh, right. I forgot. Let's make dinner first, okay? You can shower later. Okay. How do you even cook this chicken? Mom usually defrosts it first, then cooks it. Huh. What's that burnt smell? It's coming from the kitchen. Dad! Dad, I think the food's burning. Oh, let me check. Uh, I think I messed it up. Dad, it's all black. Let's just order food, okay? Mom never burns the food. Yeah, I know. What is it, sweetheart? I haven't finished my craft homework yet. Uh, how do you fold this flower again? The teacher said to fold it first, then cut. Uh. How many times do I fold it? Uh. Uh, it looks kind of bad. Mom makes them really pretty. Yeah, Dad's clumsy. How about we try again together? Huh? Ah! >> Oh, no. I'm late. Mia, wake up. You're going to be late for school. When is Mom coming back, Dad? Uh Mom's staying at grandmother for a few days. >> [snorts] >> Where are my clothes? Why can't I find my work shirt? Even my shoes. Dad, I'm hungry. Everything Mom used to take care of it all. Mom does it really fast. Yeah. I know. I miss Mom, too. Mia, did you pack your backpack? Oh, I forgot my jacket. It's okay. Wear this one for now. Hurry up. Let's go. I'll buy you something to eat outside. >> [snorts] >> I'm sorry and this morning is a bit messy. It's okay, Dad. >> [snorts] >> Yeah, Mom is really good at that. But Mom usually remembers everything. Dad, what are you doing? Why did the car suddenly stop? Uh let me check. We're out of gas. Out of gas? You said this morning everything was fine. I'm sorry. I really forgot to get gas. I reminded you yesterday. I have an important test today. >> I know, it's my fault. No signal. Oh, no. So, what now? The car is stuck in the middle of the road. Calm down, Mia. I'm thinking of a way. Starting it again won't make gas appear, Dad. >> [sighs] >> I know. Is the car broken? Yes, we're out of gas. I was careless. I have a spare gas can if you need it. Really? Oh my god, thank you. Thank you so much. I once forgot to get gas when I took my child to school. See, Dad, people won't always help us. I know, and I'm really sorry. All done. Go quickly or your child will be late for school. Thank you. I won't forget this. Next time, please remember your promise. I promise. I owe you an apology after school. At least today you met a good person. Yeah. And I'm lucky you're still here with me. We made it. Thank goodness. I'll pick you up this afternoon, okay? Okay. Anna, I'm sorry. I just dropped Mia off at school. I didn't realize how hard everything was. I'm trying. I should have understood sooner. >> [music] >> Did you sleep well? Yes. It's been a long time since I slept this deeply. Eat, dear. Let me take care of things. Yes, Mom. Uh who's calling you, dear? David. You don't have to answer right away. I just want some quiet time. Where's your project, Mia? Here it is, teacher. What kind of flower is that? It's crooked. Looks like it's been bitten. This project, who did you make it with? I made it with my dad. Then that's something to be very proud of. How was school today? I'm not happy. What's wrong? Oh, when I turned in the paper flower, the other kids laughed. What did they say? They said it was ugly. Did that make you really sad? But I told the teacher I made it with you and she praised me. I'm sorry for not doing better. Anna. No one's waiting for me to cook anymore. Dad, what are we having for dinner? Tonight, I'll cook. Dad! Are you really going to cook? Of course. Tonight, this kitchen belongs to me. All right, cooking can't be that hard. I think Mom usually says that right before things get messy. Hmm, eggs and vegetables. That should be enough for dinner. Are you sure about that? Trust me. At least we won't starve. Simple scrambled eggs recipe. All right, that sounds perfect for me. Dad, remember to read all the instructions. Oh, the knife. It was just practicing falling. Oh, Dad. I don't think knives need practice. Well, a good chef has to improvise. It might take a little while, okay? Okay. It's not as good as Mom's. I can eat it. >> Should I call Mom and say sorry? What's wrong, sweetheart? Mom is tired. If you call now, she might feel sad. But I really want to say sorry to her. How about tomorrow we go to Me Khua Ann's and bring Mom home together? Is that what you want? Yes. Going there and apologizing in person would be better. Okay. Okay, we'll go tomorrow. Mom will be happy, Dad. Yeah, I won't let Mom be sad anymore. Will you help me? Yes. If Mom sees this, she'll be really surprised. I want her to know that I'm truly trying. What should we get for Me Khua Ann? She likes flowers. Okay, flowers it is. What about Mom? Something simple. But from the heart. Mom will like it. I hope so. I miss your mom. Let's go get her, Dad. Get in carefully, okay? Yes. Hold the flowers for me, okay? Okay, I will. Don't worry, Dad. Grandmother house is over there, Dad. Yeah, you go first, okay? Okay. Oh, Mia. Grandmother. Hello, Mom. Mia and I came to visit you and to pick up Anna. Come inside. Anna's in there. Anna, I'm sorry. What are you sorry for? For leaving everything to you, for talking too much and doing too little. I'm tired because you never treated it as something we share. I know. Only without you did I realize how hard everything is. I need time. Mom, can we go home? I can wait. Oh, okay. Let me think. Mom, I'm sorry. What are you sorry for? Because I'm very messy. I didn't clean my room, and you had to remind me many times. I'm just a little tired. I know, but at that moment, I didn't think about you. I forgot that you work all day, too. I really do get tired, but I can't stay mad at you for long. I made you sad. I'm sorry for not helping you more. Thank you for saying that. Mom, please come home with Dad and me. Why do you say that? Because I want our family to be together. I miss you. I miss you, too. I promise I will behave better and help you more. Please don't stay alone anymore. I will think about it. I hope you come home. Dad and I both need you. Mia, do you want to go to the garden with me? Yes. What are we going to do? Let's go collect some eggs. Really? I love that. Go get your jacket, then follow me to the backyard. Okay, I'm coming. Mom, can you take Mia with you? Yes, you two can talk. David, can you wash the vegetables for me? Yes, I'll do it right away. Did you work all day today? Are you tired? A little tired, but I feel better at home. Family is a place to rest. Yes, I think so, too. Tonight we eat simple food, soup and eggs. That sounds good to me. Mia loves eggs she collects by herself. She looked very happy. Thank you for taking her. Mhm. Sometimes adults also need some space. Yes, you are very thoughtful. David, I see Anna is very quiet today. Yes, I know. I think I made her sad. In marriage, problems are not always big things. I don't think I did anything very wrong. Sometimes it's not wrong. It's not noticing. Do you mean Mhm. I was careless? You work hard, I know. But Anna needs you to listen. I understand. I didn't ask her enough. One kind question is more than many big actions. Yes. I will talk to Anna. Speak with your heart. Marriage is to support, not suffer. Thank you. I really needed to hear this. Set the table now. Dinner is almost ready. Yes, I'm doing it now. Anna, I want to say sorry. I was careless. I was hurt. I felt alone. I know. I didn't listen enough. I don't need big things. I need you to care. This is for you. A gift? Yes. Not because it's special, because you are special to me. I want you to come back to the city with me. Why? Because I can't live without you, Anna. What? You really mean that? Yes, my life is not full without you by my side. I just want us to be together again. We will. I promise to listen more. Okay, let's try again. You are going back today? Yes, Mom. We will go back to the city. Did you have fun here, Mia? Yes. I was very happy with you, Meiko and Anna. I will miss you, too, my dear. We will visit you again soon. I'll wait for you. Goodbye, Mom. Goodbye. Have a safe trip. I think this weekend we should go out and have a bit of fun. Uh-huh. What do you mean? Where are you thinking of going? Uh How about we go to the park by the lake and bring some BBQ stuff? >> [laughter] >> Goodnight, sweetheart. Goodnight, Mom. Is everyone ready to go into the supermarket? Yes, let's go. Do we remember what we need to buy? I'll grab a cart. First, the meat for grilling. Let's get some beef and a bit of chicken. Dad, can we buy sausages? I really like grilled sausages. Sure, you can pick the kind you like, but just one pack, okay? Yay! I'll get some corn and mushrooms to grill as well. Oh, don't forget the BBQ sauce. Yeah, I see it. Do we need bread, too? Yes, let's get hot dog buns for the sausages. Mom, can I get marshmallows? I want to grill them for dessert. Okay, but we'll get some fruit, too, for balance. I'll get a watermelon and some grapes. What about drinks? Fruit juice for her and water is fine for the adults. Can I pick a snack? You can if you help Dad carry the groceries to the car. That should be everything. Let's head to the checkout. Great, this weekend is going to be a lot of fun. I can't wait for our B&Me Q day. Hello, will you be paying with cash or card? I'll pay by card, thank you. Do you have a membership card? Yes, here you go. Your total comes to $85. All right, thank you. Have a great day, you and your family. Thank you very much. Mia, can you help dad load the groceries into the car? Yes. The fridge isn't cold. It's broken. Oh, no. We can't keep the food in here. Does that mean we're not going on the BBQ anymore, Dad? It's okay. We'll figure something else out. How about we go for the BBQ today instead? That's a good idea. That way the food won't go bad. I want to go right now. Then let's get ready and head to the park. I'll put the meat and vegetables into the cooler. I'll take the grill and the charcoal out to the car. I've packed the drinks and snacks. Good job. We're almost ready to go. Is everything ready? Yes, let's go. How long until we get to the park, Dad? About 20 more minutes. It's so beautiful here. I love this place. I'll get the grill ready. I'll set out the food. It's getting dark. I think it's going to rain. Dad, it's getting really dark. Come closer to Mom and Dad. It's raining. What should we do now? Let's pack up quickly and find some shelter. I don't like the rain at all. It's okay. We're still together. The grill went out. The wind's too strong. We can't keep grilling. So, we're not eating BBQ anymore, Dad? Not necessarily, sweetheart. The rain will stop soon. Daddy, you're getting wet. It's okay, honey. I'm fine. You'll get sick like this. It's okay. As long as you're not mad at me anymore. Anna, please let me apologize to you one more time. I've already forgiven you. It stopped raining, Mom and Dad. Then let's continue our BBQ. Let me see if the charcoal can still burn. The fire won't catch anymore. The charcoal is completely soaked. So, we can't grill anymore, Dad? Probably not, sweetheart. We still have bread and fruit. That's right. We can still eat together. I'm still happy. Because we didn't give up. Today wasn't perfect, but it's very memorable. I'll remember this day forever. How about we take a family photo together? That's a great idea. Hurry up. Let's take the picture.