60 - Home

I was in the passenger jeep on my way home, and I felt bad because I didn't see Jayar's face when I got home. I would have stayed a few minutes longer to see if it came out, but perhaps my son is already bored waiting at home.

In my mind's eye, I quickly dismissed the man. I'm not supposed to think of him. It was as if I wanted to slap myself in the face when I realized Montevidad was the man I shouldn't think!

I immediately hugged and kissed my son when I got home. Mela just laughed as she stood there watching us.

Jai whispered to me, "I have a surprise for you!"

"What is that?"

He took something from his pocket and said, "Here!" A folded piece of paper.

I opened it right away and was astounded by what I saw. The words ‘I Love You Mom’ are written in crayon.

"Ate Mela taught me," he said, pointing to Mela before turning back to face me. "Mommy, I looooove you."

As I stared at him, my vision dimmed. I can't stop crying.

"I swear to you, baby, we'll never be apart. Nobody will ever be