You are right.

Karina

“You're right.” I conceded, earning her stare.

I sighed, stroking the side of my baby

I would have never thought that one day I would be a mother, yet less than a year ago everything turned on its head and I learned how to love someone more than my parents.

Change came out of nowhere, sometimes as sudden as a spark and others, as gradual as the seasons changing. You didn't know

I smiled slightly. Sam would be so proud if she could hear my thoughts. Turning to face the older woman again, I sensed a twinge of pride in her gaze. Or was it approval.

I couldn't feel myself breathing as her green gaze glittered slightly, just like someone else's once did.

“I like you already Karina. I think we're going to be good friends.” she spoke lightheartedly, making me blink.

Out of anything she could have said, that was the last thing I expected. Beat rose to my cheeks and I looked away.

“My son seems to not want to care for you.” With those simple words, something in me sank.

I licked my lip