In The Morning| 18+

FOUR

T E R E S A

"W-what? It is literally so early."

Florin groaned as I stood there like a statue just staring at him. "Remember we have brunch today? You said you had something important to tell me at brunch" I said making him blink at me.

He sighed as he sat up and rubbed his eyes, he looked at the time to see that it is 3:56am. "Mama-"

"I can't wait until then Florin you know I can't." I said cutting him off as I started to walk back and forth in my pyjamas. "Fine. Mama I am gay." He said making me freed and turn to face him.

I blinked at him as I kept on waiting for him to keep on talking, he is looking at me clearly waiting for me to say something.

"Is that it?" I asked as I blinked, "What do you mean is that it?" He asked making me raise my eyebrows. "Is that what you told your dad? Is that what you were going to tell me at brunch?" I asked and he nodded.

"Well I knew that already Florin" I said as I sighed, "I knew that a very long time ago. Sorry I don't know if i'm supposed to say that but I love and support you Florin" I said as I walked over to him and kissed him all over his face.

"I support and love you always. Gay or straight" I said making him smile at me. "Thank you I love you too. We are going to resume this conversation later when it's not three in the morning." He said as he got back into bed.

I kissed his head as I walked out of his bedroom and into my bedroom. I haven't slept yet due to the fact my mind was spiralling out about whatever Florin had to tell me.

I am so very happy he came out to me, although me and Jasper knew he was gay once he was nine. This does not change one thing for us, we still love our son regardless of who he loves.

I got back into bed and grabbed my phone as I covered myself with the covers, I clicked on messages and tapped on Alejandro's name allowing our conversation thread to pop up on my screen.

The last message I sent he hearted it, I am someone who believes that hearting a message or giving a message a thumbs up is a response but in this situation I don't know why but I need him to respond actually.

Teresa: 'Hi Alejandro, just wanted to confirm that we are still on for later tonight. Ronnie Scott's for 9pm, let me know at your convenience. Please, take care - Teresa.'

Teresa: 'Just realized it's 4am. I am so sorry!'

I sent the second text message once my eyes landed on my clock that is broadcasting the time. What kind of freak texts someone about their plans at 9pm at 4am in the morning?

I looked back at my phone to see that he opened the message and he is now typing. I pressed one hand onto my chest as my heart started to beat faster, is this a heart attack?

He reacted to my second text message with a laughing emoji.

Alejandro: 'Good early morning Teresa, yes we are still on for Ronnie Scott's at 9pm. Also, why are you up at 4am in the morning? Take it easy, Alejandro'

Teresa: 'Grand rising Alejandro, thank you for confirming that we are still on for Ronnie Scott's at 9pm. I haven't went to sleep yet that is why I am up at 4am, why are you up at 4am? Best Wishes, Teresa.'

Alejandro: 'Buenos Días Teresa, you are welcome for confirming our later meeting. In terms of being up at 4am, why have you not went to sleep? I am up because this is the time I wake up to start my day. Cheers, Alejandro'

Teresa: 'Sunrise Greetings, I have not went to sleep due to me cleaning my house. I find it very interesting that you start your day at 4am, what do you do once you awake from your slumber? Regards, Teresa.'