Valentino shrinks even more behind me.
She notices me standing there and she goes from angry to happy in a minute.
“Sergio my sweet boy.” She coos.
I bend at the waist to engulf her in a hug.
Her sweet familiar scent of Jasmine and lavender fills my lungs. It is familiar and soothing. I have missed her so much.
“Mama it is so good to see you. I have missed you so much.” I tell her.
“Oh my boy. I have missed you too.” She kisses me all over the face and like a good son I stand there and take it because that’s what good sons do. lol.
“You don’t come to visit me anymore !!! The last time we do each other was months ago. You don’t love your mama anymore.” She pulls away from me and wacks me on my shoulder with the spoon she’s still gripping in her hand.
“Mama, it’s not that. I hav
