Chapter 61. Finally... Home

It's been a week now since Kendric called me, and it seems like he really meant it when he texted me a week ago that I should only chat with him if I've already finished talking to my mother. He's been pushing me to do it—not too much, but he's giving me hints that I should do it. On my side, I want to take it slow.

Mom has left a big hole in my heart ever since, and I can only forgive her once I finally forgive myself too. I've been so harsh to myself these past few years while I've been alone in a foreign country. I kept myself isolated from the people that I knew I could reach out to, and I only did that because I didn't want to burden them with all the things I needed to repair on my own. It's not being selfish, just like what mom called me. Gosh, even her words are still ringing in my ear.

Arielle's not around today because of the sudden board meeting, which, from what I heard, was very urgent, while Arianne is still in the room with our mother. I found out recently