Chapter 35 Back In America

In America.... "There is something you should tell me. You did not go out of your room all day." When Mommy visited me in my room. "Just tired of the trip, Mom!" I am lying. "Your eyes are puffy. What happened in the Philippines?" She asked again. I suddenly hugged him and started crying again. The tears I thought were dry, here they are again and they are flowing. I confessed my mom everything! Everything! From my reunion with Apollo to our bitter separation. "Stop it, Zaffi! Mommy is here. As always, you will get over it. We will help you. "As she stroked my back. "I don't know if I can move on. That is my very dream. To be with Apollo again. To feel that he loves me too. Who am I to hurt him that way? "If I could just beat myself up so I could sleep for a long time, I would. "I know how much you love him. If you really can't be bothered, there is nothing wrong with you reaching ou