Chapter 485: The Lost Years
My mind kept getting distracted, I was present but at the same time, I was not. I blame it on the heat. My body felt like it was melting from the inside out and the only one that could quench this burn, was Dace.
It’s been hours but it seemed like a month had passed, I pondered going back to the cabin but yet to come to a decision. I’m still mad at him for lying to me and he deserves a little torture. I’m tormenting myself too.
"I can’t believe you’re here" my mom’s soothing voice broke me out of my thoughts.
A smile found my lips as I stopped chopping the veggies and looked over at her, she couldn’t stop staring, like if she looked away I would disappear. I felt the same way too.
"I can’t believe it," she murmured, looking me up and down like I was a phantom instead of an actual person. I chuckled at her actions. "Five years" she gasped and I knew she was on the verge of tears again. I quickly hugged her tightly, to be in the embrace of your mom was something I would trade anything for.
I can still remember that day. I didn’t believe anything about Cassius’s blessing and went to find my mom. When I met her at the grocery store, she smiled at me politely because I was a stranger to her. It was one of my most heartbreaking moments. It was one memory I wouldn’t dare share with her because I knew how much it would break her.
"Mom, we need to cook something," I sniffled.
"That can wait" She pulled away from the hug and led me to a chair and we both sat down. "Tell me more"
"I already told you so much, Mom," I grinned.
"I know" She caressed my hand gently, the tears streaming down her cheeks. I hated seeing her like this but couldn’t be helped because I was on the verge of breaking too. I wasn’t so sure I would be able to speak properly without choking in between sobs.
This was a tough situation for both of us, especially with the years apart. I’m home but at the same time it didn’t feel like it, there was a strong sense of deja vu, obviously, and at the same time I felt like a stranger in my own home.