CHAPTER 55

" I love you so much, mom! You're the best!"

Deloise listened to her roommate's conversation and felt shame well up her system. It was mother's day and she was yet to put a call across to her mother.

Matter of fact, she dreaded the pending inevitable conversation with her mother. Since her little adventure, the fact she hasn't been the closest to her mother wasn't news.

For some reason, her mother hadn't picked offense at their waning relationship since her move to Royal Arts. Sometimes, she felt her mother was having the time of her life with her away from home.

A thought that brought a bittersweet taste to her mouth.

Deciding to get things over with, Deloise pulled her phone from underneath her bed, laid on her back and dialed her mother's line.

"Baby! What a pleasant surprise!"

The warmth in her mother's voice brought a fresh wave of shame on her conscience.

"Hey mom, how are you doing?" She squeaked, "Happy mother's day!"

"Thank you so much darling! I feel like it's been age