"c-conri?"

“Darlene,” he called as memories began to unfold in my head. I tried so hard to forget the past, I tried so hard to move on, and now that I have finally built the best life for i and my kids. This Bastard decides to show up.

“Darlene, I…” he attempted to speak, but instead I stretched my hand towards Drake, distracting him from speaking to me.

“Come here baby, let's go inside,” I said, ignoring what Conri was about to say.

“Mummy I'm not done playing,” Drake hesitated.

“Let the boy play,” Conri added.

“Look Darlene, you don't know what it took me and how long it took me to find you,” he began walking towards me.

“Conri, or whatever you're called, I need you to get the fuck out of my building, Drake! Come here now,” with the anger I'm my voice, Drake left his toys and ran to me, giving me his hand to hold.

“Darlene, look, I'm so sorry, I made a big mistake letting you go, we can talk and maybe set things right,” Conri mumbled.

“Look, I hold no grudges against you, all I want is for you