Forgiveness

Bree paced around the hallway, right in front of Ariel’s room. In her hands were packs of Ariel’s favorite snacks and she held them tightly like her future depended on them. Perhaps it does.

Ariel has been giving her the silent treatment for the past three days and honestly, she couldn't take it anymore. It was the first time they were ever in the same house without speaking for a good three days.

Ariel would only come out when she wanted to take water or have something to eat, otherwise, they were like two strangers in the same house and no matter how she tried to persuade the child to forgive her, it was futile.

She wished the child hadn't found out the truth in such a manner. It was boring living in the house without Ariel's vibrant voice and annoying teases.

Finally, she heard a click from Ariel’s door causing her to stand still waiting for the child to come out. To her relief, Ariel’s door flung open, her footsteps stopping at the sight of her mother in front of her with diff