." a soft tende

u to wake up, dea

derness? I opened my eyes and saw her sitting

m

ook of care within looked dull and tired, dark circles around them, dressed in a w

uch I mis

her tenderness is always there. If only she knew

to go to school," she said, scooting closer

ing in my head, why does life have to be this cr

ng the soft yet heart

" she

u," She said, tears dancing in her eyes. I looked away f

been almost a

was, a month of tears and helples

the hospital," She looked d

d always tells you when you say

f lives you saved," she said,

about me, Mom," I sai

o sad then?" she replied, I clos

you that is

dear." she grabbed my han

g

r's arms, a mother and her daught

. I am driving you to school," she s

you today?" I said, ho

d save me from a

me to come home this weekend," I looked down at my hands defeated; kno

eakfast, me and Ayman will wait for you

hero while all he really is a waking nightmare is the

stairs leaving me shaking to face the devil that