Chapter 118

I gulped and got to my feet. I had thought mother had gone to work. What was she even doing at home? Beats me! 

I trekked out of my room and once I was in front of hers, I glanced sideways then back and front before crossing myself and muttering, "Brace yourself, woman." 

The moment the last word left my mouth, it reminded me of someone–Jason. Jason was fond of calling me woman and I remembered those days when we used to eat on the same table and when he used to drive us to parties. Speaking of parties, I hadn't been to one in a long time. Maybe Cameron and Maya's wedding would fill in for a party. 

What was I doing having unnecessary conversations with myself? 

I shrugged and balled my palm into a fist. I knocked on the door and a come in rang out of the door. 

Slowly, I pushed the door and let myself in. My head was bent that all I could see was the floor. For the first time, I noticed my mother's room floor was lik