Twenty-two

Ma?" Xara stood rooted at the door. She was contemplating whether to let her mom in or bang the door in her face.

Maybe the latter option would do. She thought to herself.

“Xara, I can explain," she said to her daughter after she let her in.

“What logical explanation do you have Zoe?" she asked annoyed.

“I know I haven't been the best mom, but I am willing to change and be there for you." she bit her lip.

“Dad sent you right? You guys ran out of money and need more. That so?" she gave a tight-lipped smile.

“No, he didn't I just came to see how you're fairing," she added genuinely.

“I'm fine as you can see," she said walking into the house as her mom followed suit.

“I didn't know you were expecting." her mom stated the obvious.

“Well, now you know...yaaay" she added on sarcastically.

“Young lady watch your tongue, I am still your mother." she scolded.

“Oh, are you? When was the last