After that incident I didn't see Noah for a long time since the situation made it difficult for our moms. I was distraught and couldn't think of how to possibly say sorry for the words that had come out of my mouth like a dagger. I couldn't believe I had done and said what I had.
The next time we saw each other it was complete and utter silence. No longer the laughter and joy there had once been. Only silence and pain....