Mother's tears

Ella's POV.

I was shocked when Luca proposed to me. I know he is sad because I have refused his proposal. I have to think about marriage thing first before making any rush decision. I remember what happened to me last time and I get shivers all over my body. I don't want that to happen to me again because I know I will not survive it. Luca means the world to me and I know he is different from Felix, but it's best if I take things really slow this time round.

I get home feeling sad and could not help but think about Luca. I just could not get him out of my mind. When I open the door, I notice my mother sleeping on the couch. From the look of things, I sensed that things were not ok. My mother never sleeps on the couch, regardless of what happens to her. Today, things looked strange to me.

I go over to her and I tap her shoulder to wake her up. She slowly opens her eyes to look at me. She fakes a smile and struggles to get up.

“Ooh, you are already back.” She says.

“Yes mom. I know I