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CHAPTER THIRTEEN ‘The end’
I finally gathered some balls and went back home to have a decent conversation with mom after I'd park my things, of course.
And yes I made a decision to go with Lola to Jamaica. There's no way I would give all of this up when I'm so close.
"Ola" Mom started.
"Mother" I say dully.
"I have a confession" she took a deep breath then looked me unsurely. I nod for her to continue and what i heard next shocked me.
"I've been with Rahul for over two years now"
He was the man I met talking to mom on the day we were to receive our award.
Flashback*
"Hi Mom, good day sir" I greeted pecking my mom on the cheeks and strecthing my hand towards the man for an handshake. He was quite attractive. He shake my
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