~Lanre
It was Saturday, which meant only one thing for me—a visit to my mom's house. As I pulled up to her driveway, I felt my shoulders relax a little. This was a tradition that had been a part of my life for years, one I hadn't let go of even after my marriage to Joanna.
"Mom!" I called out, my voice filled with love as I opened the front door.
My mom turned around, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Lanre, my son!" she exclaimed, rushing towards me.
I caught her in my arms, squeezing her tight.
My mom pulled away, a smile still stretching across her face. "It's so good to see you, Lanre," she said, her voice warm and affectionate. "It's not the same without you around here."
I returned her smile, my heart feeling lighter. "I've missed you, Mom," I said, my voice honest and open. "And y
