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Diecinueve - Photograph

Psalm arrived early at the meeting place.

It was a bright evening and the sky was so clear. She removed her jacket and sat on it by the tree while waiting for Mark.

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To: Soul Sister

I'm already here.

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She watched all the people passing by and there she noticed Mark coming towards her... she rose and waited for him.

His face looked different and she couldn't figure it out.

As Mark went nearer...

Psalm: Hey-

He quickly grabbed her and hugged her tightly before she could say anything else.

Psalm: What's wrong?

Mark didn't say anything... so she just gave him a pat on the back.

Psalm: There...there...

He started crying... which made her a lot more worried.

Psalm: Did something happen?

She broke the hug and looked at Mark...

Mark: M-my... mom...

Psalm: What happened to your Mom?

Mark: ... nothing...

Psalm was confused.

Psalm: I don't understand...

Mark: Mom.... mom's back...

Psalm: Aren't you supposed to be happy?

Mark: I don't know...

Psalm: Huh?

Mark: I've hated her all my life...

Psalm: And for what reason?

Mark: ... I don't know...

Psalm: I honestly don't understand you...

Mark: I hugged my mom...

Psalm: Ain't that normal?

Mark: Not for me...

Psalm: Why? Did something happen between the two of you?

Mark: Maybe? It's a long story...

Psalm: Care to share it?

Mark: I'm not really comfortable talking about my past...

Psalm: Oh, okay then... I won't force you... but I'm here to listen whenever you're ready...

Mark: Thank you...

Psalm: No biggie...

Mark: ...

Psalm: What made you cry by the way?

Mark: I don't know... conflicted emotions? I really don't understand myself most of the time...

Psalm gave him a pat on the back.

Mark: Maybe I cried because I did something that I swore not to do...

Psalm: Like what?

Mark: Thanking my mom...

Psalm: What?! But that's completely normal...