31 - Jack

The worry in Crista’s eyes seemed to have vanished in an instant as she heard my response.

"Oh, thank the good god. After a long period of time apart, I'm sure your mother and you are catching up on old times. However, the next time you do this, you need to inform me about it first, okay? So that I won't stress myself and think too much wondering where you are," she spoke quietly, her eyes on the verge of welling up with tears.

Crista's hands were wrapped around my body, but I quickly removed them and said, "Okay. I'm going to take a shower first before my meeting."

Crista jogged my memory and said, "Jack, you don't have any work today."

"Alvin and I have a scheduled meeting today," I told her simply before turning around and walking into my wardrobe. I halted and looked to the side for a moment before leaving. "Also, please don't say anything that isn't true to my mom again."

I didn't bother waiting for Crista to respond and instead continued on my way to the closet in my room. It sh