~17~

Mom was still in her own world, not paying attention to anyone of us. Acting as nothing is really happening. My father forgot what he was trying to talk about so he kept glaring at me while my brother Jason was scrolling through his phone.

-No phones at the table honey. Said mom.

He then executed her order. After few seconds, he finished his plate and stood up to go to his room. While dad went to his beloved couch in living room where he turned the TV on to watch his favorite comedy show. The dinning table was getting scarier, as soon as I tried to get up. She added:

-Why don’t you stay with me sweetheart?

That smile on her face. She was indeed beautiful. Yet, my body started trembling more than how it was already.

-Do you need something Mom? Imma just put the dishes in the kitchen and leave them there for a while. I ain’t in the mood to wash them now. Is that alright?