▪︎Kisses And Goodbyes▪︎
"Yes, tonight."
I apply the lipstick, staring at myself in the mirror as I hold the phone against my ear.
"My dad is sick, Erik. I have to fly to Russia before he gets worse."
"I understand, baby. Sorry for that. I hope he gets well..."
I feel so horrible for lying to him but I have to do this.
"Can I book a flight or is it too late?"
"Book a flight to where?"
"Russia."
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah. I want to take you there. I want to see your dad. Matter of fact, I want to see both your parents and tell them how deeply in love I am with their daughter. How grateful I am that they made you!"
The excitement in his voice is disturbing.
"Reed is dead! My dad is dead! My mom is locked up in an asylum! She doesn't even recognise me anymore. You are the only one I
