Love isn't for you

“You are talking back to your mum because of her?” She wasn't ready to let things slide. “Do you know who you are talking to?”

I could feel the headache coming. Rubbing my temple, I choose my words carefully. I had no desire to argue with her, it just wasn't in any plan of mine.

“I had a long day in the office today. If you don't mind, I'm going to rest.” I got up from the armchair and turned my back to her, praying she wouldn't say anything else. I just wasn't in the mood to quibble with her. Had I ever been?

Conversations with my mum always took a toll on me. Which was why I wanted to escape as fast as I could, to prevent the argument from escalating.

“What of Lilith?”

I stopped in my steps at her question. I didn't expect to see one from my mum, at least not about Lilith.

“We broke up,” I announced. Lying didn't seem like the right step to take. She would get to hear it sooner or later. Letting her know of it sooner was the right thing to do.

“You split????” Her voice ec