Mixed Emotions

Nicole’s POV

“Mac, sweetie….”

I paused as the words seemed to stuck in my throat. I cannot deny the fact that I was so scared, nervous, and all emotions combined of fear, hope, and excitement overwhelmed me immensely. Honestly, I was not sure how to define, describe, or understand how I feel at the moment.

“Please, Mom,” Mac said with indescribable sadness in his mien.

That expression alone— even if Mac does not say a word, melted my resistance. Yet I could not wholeheartedly agree with his idea.

The dinner we were sharing was no less delicious or fancy than other dinners we have shared at this very same table countless of times before, but tonight it was undeniably different.

“I know it is not easy for you,” my mom said, comforting me with his warm hand rubbing my back. “But Mac’s idea isn’t bad at all. Chris also agrees with this….”

I inhaled deeply.

I know, deep within me that I should agree to this, right now. When Mac returned home after meeting his dad in person, I had prepare