Passed the night

"You should be sleeping now, you already had alcohol and I remember you refused to have champagne in your wedding, saying, you don't consume any alcoholic thing. When did you start drinking alcohol?"

She asked in a solemn tone. She was worried at my situation, I wondered how pathetic I must have looked for her to be this concerned for my alcohol consumption. 

"I still don't usually drink alcohol, this was the second time I did."

I told her and a realisation struck her as her expression changed and gave me an encouraging smile. 

"You've been through a lot Valerie but you must choose your ways wisely. Alcohol will only make ugh distracted from your goals and attracted to it."

She explained to me as she helped me wipe my makeup off and undo my hairs. 

"Mrs Russo... "

"Mom*"

She corrected me. 

"Yes, mom, do you suppo