CHAPTER SIXTEEN

"It's wrong to not collect something an older person prepares specially for you" Mirian blurted

"It's not that I don't want it, I'm full already. I ate something before coming"

"If you don't eat it, I'll be offended...." She deadpanned and folded her hands

"I promise, I will. When we get back from the hospital" I said

Her mom laughed "He said he'll take it, don't just force him"

"I'll break his legs if he doesn't" she said

She spoke with her mom freely, she and her mom got along so easily and they spoke to themselves with so much enthusiasm and love

Something I wanted, something I never had......

Now, I realized that the comfort and love of a little home is far better than a luxurious, lonely and empty house

"Mom, can I take him to my room? Like....for private discussions?" She asked

"Sure, only if you leave the door open.." Her mom replied

"Mooom...then it's not privacy anymore" she squealed

"Alright, dear...I'll just go and finish up in the kitchen" her mom replied, covered food an