Tiana
My heart stopped beating when I opened the door to my Mom’s hospital room and I didn’t find her in bed.
“I’m here, baby.” She says.
I breathe a sigh of relief when I see her on the lounge chair by the window.
“How are you feeling, Mom?” I asked, as I walk closer to her.
“I’m good, Baby.” She puts her hands on the sides of my face, looking at me intently. “You seem happy today.”
I take a seat across her as she lets go of my face. It amazes me that my Mom can still read me like a book even if we've been apart.
I smile remembering everything that happened last night. “I am, Mom. Bryce told me that he loves me.”
“Oh that’s wonderful, baby.” She beamed. “What did you tell him?”
“I told him that I loved him too. I do, Mom. And I’m just over the moon.” I giggled.
“To be young and
