My Hockey Alpha
She looked happy, genuinely happy, and I couldn’t help but feel a warmth spread through me.
“Mom,” I began, “I’m really glad we’re doing this. It feels… special.”
She met my eyes in the mirror, her own brimming with a mixture of joy and nostalgia. “Me too, Nina. It’s long overdue, isn’t it?”
I nodded, struggling to articulate the tornado of feelings swirling inside me. Finally, I managed, “It’s like we’re starting a new chapter, isn’t it?”
My mom’s eyes softened, her lips trembling as she whispered, “Yes, a new chapter indeed. I’m sorry that this is the first one, but I’m glad it’s happening now nonetheless.”