Dad's car stopped in front of Mum's little gate. I alighted from the car and he came down with me.
He followed me. I loved that he was with me. I needed some kind of protection from Mum's rage. I bet she already heard of my expulsion.
She was waiting for me on the front porch. I was terrified to get any closer to her. Dad tapped my shoulder, assuring me to go ahead.
I took the courage and went closer to her. Tears were already pouring down my face before I could even speak.
“I'm sorry, Mum.”
“Oh, baby.” She broke into a sob, pulling me into a hug. Maybe she shouldn't have. Because the warmth of the hug unleashed all the tears I've been restraining and I became a wailing mess.
“Please forgive me, Mum.”
“No, baby. It's okay. It's really okay. We'll figure it out.”
I held her so t
