I'M BREAKING UP WITH YOU

It’s 9 in the morning and I’m here in the bathroom, looking at myself in the mirror. The dark circles in my eyes are getting bigger. I wash my face with water hoping it will help me awake as I only slept for at least 3 hours.

It was hard to watch mom in pain last night. I was helpless thinking and knowing there was nothing I could do to ease her pain. Angelo and I were with mom until she was able to sleep.

Mom is still sleeping when I walk out of the bathroom so I head to the kitchen to drink some water and check on Candace, Lucy and Angelo.

“Good morning, guys. Were you able to sleep?” Candace and Lucy turn back as I grab a glass to pour some water.

“Good morning, Angel.” They greet me in unison. "I slept for like two hours. How about you Candace?"

"Same, I feel a little lethargic, but I'm fine, Angel."

“Sorry guys, mom was in bad shape last night. I barely slept for 3 hours."

"Angel, don't be sorry. This is what we're here for." Lucy taps my shoulder to comfort me.