THE ANGRY LION DEVOURS HER

Gloria cleared her throat, took Vicky's hand into hers and said in a reassuring tone.

"Listen Vicky, I am your mother and your friend. You can tell me anything whatsoever that is bothering you, okay? Please talk to me. What makes you cry my daughter?"

"Mam, am okay, I…"

"Please don't lie darling dear. Something is bothering you. I can only be of help if you share with me." Gloria tried to make her daughter talk but seemingly she was still too rigid to speak.