EDNA
Malrick had a frown on his face, but his mother was not backing down.
“Mom, don’t do this today. She…”
“I’m not leaving unless I get to talk to her.” She insisted calmly and I stared at her.
After a while, seeing that neither mother nor son had plans on giving in to each other, I turned to Malrick and tugged his sleeves.
“You should go, I’ll be fine.” I whispered softly and he stared down at me.
His mother scoffed behind us, “You are making it seem like I am a monster that wants to devour her.”
Malrick said nothing. His gaze shifted between me and his mother and at last, he relented by walking out of the office.
Therefore, leaving me with his mother.
Though my face remained calm, only I knew how nervous I was inside. My palm became clammy with sweat, but I faced her calmly.
