My Son Chose Another Mom
His eyes locked onto mine, all desperate and pleading.
Startled, I pulled myself together and shoved him back, totally blank-faced. "Pretty sure you've got the wrong person."
"Mom, are you still mad at me?" he stammered, eyes filling with guilt.
I just turned to unlock the door, ignoring him.
But he stepped in front of me, refusing to move. Then, like he was trying out for a tragic soap opera, he dropped to his knees, his eyes bloodshot and pathetic.
"Mom, I know I messed up! I went crazy and let Mona mess with my head. She convinced me you were out to ruin them, so I left with her... But I get it now, I was so wrong. Please, forgive me!"