Two days after MATEO I woke up feeling sad and I could not tell why exactly I didn't just feel happy. But I went ahead with acting normal. I ate, took my bath, and got ready for work without hesitation. I still had to keep my part of the deal and I had to go to work when I needed to and do the things I ought to just to make my mom happy. I hated it but I did it anyway. It helped my mind and heart to feel less sad. After I left Ruby's house two days ago. I didn't bother calling Allison anymore. Not because I didn't miss her or because I didn't want to but at a point, I just got tired of the whole thing and didn't want to disturb her peace. Moreover, I didn't know what she wanted or who she wanted. I missed her a lot but I knew deep in my heart that she had to decide before I could do an

