A Deal With My Hockey Captain Stepbrother
I watch with a smile as Zoe jumps into my mother's widely opened arms, embracing tightly like they haven't seen each other for years.
“I missed you aunt Vicky…” Zoe complains as her grip tightens around my mother, “I missed you more, Zoe.” My mother hugs her back tighter, rubbing small circles on her back.
Zoe always comes over every thanksgiving because she's like family.
She sniffles when she pulls back from my mother's embrace and I know what it means. I feel tears burn in my eyes but blink them away.
“Look at you, so grown up and very beautiful.” My mother compliments and she laughs lightly…