Gia I was pacing the sidewalk. I don't want to knock on my parents door. I am praying I don’t see John. This is nerve racking. Come on Gia, pull your big girl panties on and face your mother, I told myself. I took a deep breath and walked up to the door, just as I saw a car coming down the street. Oh lord, please do not let that far be John. No, I can not explain myself now to him. I only have enough courage for my family right now. I quickly rang the doorbell, please mom, just open up. I looked over and the car was pulling up to the gate. Damn it, please John don’t look over, don’t. My parent’s door opened to reveal my mom. The look of shock was evident in her face. “Gia?” “Hi mom, can I come in?” I asked her. “Yeah…. Of course… my god Goa, you are actually here?” She said as she

