IT'S HIM

It’s December 24, the loneliest Christmas in my life without mom. This is the only yuletide season that I don't like celebrating. I've never felt like having Christmas since mom was in her bad condition.

Dad asked me yesterday if I’d want to have an out-of-town vacation with my friends but I declined. I don’t want to leave the city as it seems like leaving mom. I know dad couldn’t ask me to join them for Christmas since his wife would be against it. So, I told him I'm staying in my condo.

I'm having instant food for breakfast as I am starving already. If mom was here, she'll surely prepare something nutritious for me, she won't settle for instant breakfast.

The doorbell rings while I'm eating my morning oatmeal. I wonder who would want to visit me as early as now, 8 in the morning. Lea is my wild guess. She’s the only one who knows I’m leaving here.

Dominic is smiling widely as I open the door. “Dominic? What’s up? What brought you here? Come on in.”