I couldn't hide the smile that was now slowly creeping on my lips as I leaned my back against the gate. I heard his footsteps walk away, which made my smile grow wide even more. My smile turned into a wide grin, which gradually turned into a thin line when I saw my mom looking at me.
I immediately shifted my weight and walked closer to her. As I got closer and closer to her, her smile widened even more as she looked at me.
"It's already late," I said, but her smile remained on her lips. "I thought you were already asleep."
"I'm waiting for you to come home," she replied, which made me nod.
I was about to pass her by, but I returned to where I was standing in front of her when I felt her hands grip my wrist. It seems like she's stopping me from my plan to turn my back on her. Her lips p
