We were sitting with my mom, cullen, Alice and André when Cullen just asked, out of the blue “Mom. Where is my dad?“ I was so suprised by the question, i nearly choked on my food. I knew the question would come. I was just not expecting it right now. Infront of a guest. With my family and friend. I always imagined it would be the two of us talking about it and moving on. Way go put me on the spot. I take a glass of water and cough alittle as i calm my throat, and my heart rate. The table has gown eerily quite. I can see my mom neevously playing with her necklace trying to potray calm by giving me a slow smile. André and Alice pretend to concetrate on their food. Everything screams awkward. I clear my throat and smile at Cullen “I will tell you about your dad later sweetie. Just the tw

