Good to be Back

“What about I try giving her a call to see if she’s still up?” I suggested.

“Sounds good,” Ace replied casually.

After giving my mother a call, we found out that she was beyond delighted to have us over for a late night visit. The way my mother smiled and how her eyes lit up when she saw Ace standing in front of her door made me wonder if she was more pleased to see him or her own daughter.

“What a pleasant surprise! Welcome. Please come inside,” my mother greeted us with a wide smile.

“I apologize for turning up so late like this,” Ace said apologetically.

“Not at all. I’m very happy that you two are here. Thank you for driving Rina all the way here,” she said as she beckoned us to enter.

Stepping inside my home felt immediately calming. The familiar sight and smell of the place reminded me of all the fond memories that I share with my mother. I wasn’t at all surprised that nothing seemed to have changed given the time that I was away. My mother seemed to be in high spirits, and