Chapter 55

My eyes slowly begin to open as the morning light filter through the window. I groan sleepy, stretching my arms as a yawn escapes my mouth. I had a really good sleep last night. Richie and I crashed the night at a nearby hotel because it was raining, and heading back home would be a long journey since my apartment is miles away from the cemetery. Speaking of the cemetery, I cannot be grateful enough to Richie, It felt like a blessing to visit my mom. Her presence was divine and when I spoke to her, I felt at ease; something I haven’t felt for a really long time.

You know that feeling when you thought you lost everything and then you realize you’re not alone; I felt it and I liked it. I guess when life throws a ball at you, you either dodge it or hold onto it. I held onto mine and I guess it’s not that heavy.

Taking a deep breath, I take a moment to savor the feeling of being fully awake before I stretch again, feeling the stiffness in my muscles begins to fade away. I grab my phone f