The Way We Were

Family Affairs!

As I walked down stairs, I tried to remain as quiet as possible. The last thing I needed was a bunch of questions from mom.

Last night I turned down dinner, I couldn't watch her struggle to act like everything is normal especially when it isn't.

"Hi honey." I jumped so high I nearly hit the fan. Holding my hand over my pounding heart I let out a shaky breath.

"Mom you almost gave me a heart attack." My heart felt like it was in my ass. "Are you hungry?" Before I could answer my stomach did it for me.

"I'll go fix you a plate." I was watching her intently. Last night she was in tears and today she was all smiles. Either she was bi-polar or trying to protect me.

Even though I knew I was going to regret it I still asked. "Is everything ok?"

"Of course." I could hear the uncertainty in her shaky voice.

Why my mom put up with my dad was beyond me. She was beautiful and independent.

She had the same dark brown skin and kinky long black hair as me. Only difference were our facial features.

"Are you and him having an argument again?" She brought back my plate and kissed me on my forehead.

"Nothing I can't handle." Another lie. My mom knew she was hurting, but I can't tell a grown woman what to do.

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Sorry it took long for me to update.