“Are you sure you're okay staying here alone for the next few days?" Mom looks extremely stressed and worried but I know this is an important trip for her. As soon as I got home from the game, mom told me her work needed her to fly out for a presentation and the client was only available this weekend.
“Don't worry about it. You've trained me well, mother," I say formally and it makes her smile, even if it's a small smile. “But seriously, it's fine."
“With everything that has happened lately, I'm not sure I should go," she confesses and locks her hands together.
“Mom, don't worry about it. Your work needs you to go give this presentation. I'll be fine. I have the locket you gave me, and it has already begun to work," I say and she looks up at me worried. “Oh, sorry, nothing bad just nor
