Mama Grace looked, ashamed. Because I was afraid, afraid of what you would say . Afraid of facing what I had done .
Silence filled the room,
Sister J wiped a tear from her cheek and took a deep breath. You know what mama ? I don't even know what to feel right now . But I do know one thing , ama and I survived without you. We don't need you anymore."
Mama Grace's face feel "J , please
But sister j turned to Kwame , let go"
Without looking back, she walked out of the store.
Mama Grace stood there watching her daughter leave, regret written all over her face
Was this truly the end was there still a chance for forgiveness?
Sister j voice tremble with anger as she speaks.
I believe my late father was just testing you , when he was on his sickbed, but you failed. As a mother and as a wife. The time he needed you the most, you abandoned him
Mama Grace's eyes filled with tears J please , I
Sister J shook her head. No ! Save your excuses. You and uncle Kwesi are the same selfish and wicked people.
The only difference is that uncle wanted money, and you wanted a comfortable life . But in the end , you both turned your back on the one person who truly cared for you.
Mama Grace opened her mouth to speak, but sister J cut her off .
By the way , she said, stepping closer to Kwame , this gentleman here is my husband. The man who has stood by me , not because he has to, but because he choose to. He is everything you should have been to Daddy but failed to be .
Kwame gently held sister J's hand, a silent show of support.
Mama Grace wiped her tears, looking at kwame for the first time, so you are the one taking care of my daughter?
Kwame nodded firmly, yes And I will continue to do so.
Mama Grace let out a shaky breath. J , I know I can't change the past . But I want to make things right. Please, please, give me a chance.
Sister J let out a bitter laugh . A chance? Mama , where were you when I needed you?
When Ama was suffering? When uncle Kwesi was trying to take everything from us ? Where were you .
Mama Grace lowered her head unable to answer.
I am not ready to forgive you " , sister J continued, maybe one day but not today.
Right now , my focus is on Ama and the life I am building with my real family.
Mama Grace stood there , staring after her daughter, knowing she had lost something precious.
As the walked down the street, Kwame squeezed sister J's hand gently and smiled.
My love , he said when are you going to forgive your mom ?
Sister J sighed dramatically, they smirked.
Ten years from know
Kwame burst into laughter, and soon ,?sister J joined him, the tension from the encounter melted away for a moment as they enjoyed each other's presence.
You are stubborn, kwame teased .
And you love me for it," sisters J short back playfully.
He wrapped an arm around her , " that I do .
They walked in comfortable silence for a while , the afternoon sun casting a golden glow over the city. Despite everything, sister J felt lighter than she had in a long time
She had faced her past . She spoken her truth and now , she was ready to move forward. With kwame and Ama by her side.
No mater what happened next , she knew one thing for sure, she was no longer that helpless little girl. She strong , she was free, and she was finally in control of her own destiny