I looked at my hand and his, unable to process what to say.Carlos took it as me not wanting to be touched by him, so he quickly removed his hand. In all of my disarray, I tried to say that his touch wasn’t a bother, but instead quickly stuttered out, “ hi no don’t… I didn’t mean to…“ Finally I stopped took a deep calming breath while closing my eyes, and clearly responded with “as of now no. I am not OK. But hey this isn’t the first time she’s done something like this. I am very certain it will not be the last. We both know how Shealey is, she will find someway to retaliate, without getting caught or getting the blame herself. But I just couldn’t sit there and do nothing. I hope mom is right. Hopefully this little trip will help us resolve whatever issues she has with me. At least in kind
