Oh God!
I couldn't believe my eyes....
In front of me stood my mother and aunt Jo, their expression mirroring mine. Beside them stood Elia and Zachariah, a big grin on his distorted but still handsome face while Elia even though stood impassively, looked pleased with himself.
"Mom!" I whispered, tears making their way down my cheeks. "Mom!"
I sprinted at such a speed towards her that would embarrass Usain Bolt and my mother equally eager opened her arms to embrace me. I broke down into huge sobs as the motherly warmth in her hug enveloped me. It was hard to express in words how much I missed her.
"It's okay, sweetheart," Mom cajoled. "I am right here. Happiest birthday my love!"
"I missed you so much," I sniffed and Elia indiscreetly handed me his handkerchief. Again.
"I know,"
