- J O S H U A -
Mom came in smiling, telling me that she and aunt would go out with some friends and won't be back 'til midnight or later.
I sometimes wonder how fast she coped with her husband's death.
Then doubt comes in as I hear her soft sobs a room across the hall most nights.
"Stay safe and enjoy. Don't worry about me, I'm a big boy." I kissed her forehead as she hugs me real tight, I shut my eyes.
It's painful.
She lets go and bids me goodbye.
Leaving me alone with the demons in my head.
- x -
It's eight in the evening when a voice inside my head spoke. More specifically, the devil. I let it conquer me, giving in to it as I know it'll happen sooner or later anyway.
I trudge towards the kitchen to open the fridge. Hmm, what to choose?
I chose a bottle that said Jack Daniel
