Thirty One

Xavier groaned as he dragged his heavy body down to his abode; after hours of kneeling Nolan freed him to go home and was charged to report back the next morning for his punishment, his mother had long left and was accompanied by Bianca, images of Sylvia been distraught by Nolan's announced flashed across his eyes.

He shook his head and not only felt pity for her but also anger towards himself because he couldn't do anything to protect her, he banged his fists on the wooden door of his house and he heard shuffling of feet from inside, dew seconds later; Bianca opened the door and gasped when she saw him.

"Xavier, you're back," Bianca said loudly.

Xavier eyed her and walked past her into the house, he found his mother seated and drying her tears with a napkin, she stood immediately and rushed towards him.

"My son," Sapphire said emotionally.

"Mother."