Gio
We stopped after a few hours to let the children use the restroom and to get gas as well as a few snacks. The drive had been amicable. Zeke and I talked about anything and everything. He was a good companion to have on such a long journey. As expected, my phone began to explode with calls and text messages from Hazel and Asher the moment they realized we were gone. When we had stopped, my phone had gone off again.
“Is that Hazel again?” he asked.
“Si. She is relentless.” I said as I declined the call. “She is very angry with me. I can feel it.” I said, rubbing my chest.
“Can I ask you somethin’?” he said.
“Of course, mio amico.”
“Why do you stay mated with them? Addy’s gone, and it ain’t like y’all are close anymore.” I stared at him for a moment.
“I suppose once I commit that
