New Me
“Joe?”
He was surprised to see his mother for the first time sober and at home at that hour. He doesn’t know what to feel, happy, overwhelmed, or more terrified.
“Mom?”
She was wearing a floral dress and thin makeup to cover up her tired eyes and red cheeks. He can feel his heart racing when she walked towards him. Her eyes are not as deep and painful like it was before. Her face was refreshed from all the worries and regrets she made in her life. Her smile was sincere and true. It was like he had a dream for the first time.
“I’m sorry,” she said.
He hugged Joe as tight as she could. That’s what was he was longing for, his mom’s warmth. His heart melted and washed all fears away. It was a moment he didn’t want to stop.
“What happened?” he asked, and even disappointment circle
