"You cannot lose that hope. It is what keeps you moving forward every day. By the goddess, everything good happens to us through the blessings of the earth but family helps us live a long life." She coos into my ears.
"I am scared. What if they never find me and I have to hide for the rest of my life?" I ask. Fear creeps up on me. My eyes dart around pumped full of paranoia.
"Then you make a new family. I will be part of your family Lily. I promise. I will be your family no matter what." She promises.
I squeeze her hand. I am feeling super emotional holding her hand I squeeze tightly. Her friendship means the world to me. Gwen is the only person I can trust.
"Hey, let us double back to the Mama Tee's hot buns corner to get something before me miss our turn." Taking a detour we find our
