I left the hospital early in the morning to pack up my things at home. According to the doctor, my dad’s operation was a success. They were able to remove the blockages in his heart with no incident. He was already in the recovery room when I left. I said my goodbyes to my mom, and told her that I might have limited contact with her once I left, but I will try my best to stay in touch. I wasn't aware of how my situation will be when I moved in with Ram. I figured I can still contact my family through the web, via video calls or emails.
Although I can sense that my mom is hesitant to let me go, she made me promise that I will take care of myself. I made sure not to cry and made her promise me to be strong for herself, my dad and my siblings.
I passed by a grocery store on the way home to
