“What did she say?” The impatient words slipped from my lips.
“Life is about choosing your own destiny. Other people’s chains cannot restrain your freedom. Time passes too quickly to listen to the wishes of others. The hardest moment was yesterday, the most beautiful moment is now. Tomorrow is a guess.” Another tear rolled down Gabriel’s cheek, betraying the pain inside.
These words contain so much truth, certainty, and light. Was Mum unhappy living with Dad? I’m wrong. She was happy, but she would not give up control, even though it was a worry. Selene was a free soul who did not listen to other people’s opinions, who saw the world in different colors, who knew what she wanted. I am proud to be her daughter. Perhaps that is why I find it difficult to accept advice and support from oth
