“No one is forcing you to forgive him honey. To forgive is a choice not mandatory. Listen to the whispers of our heart, it never fails. Just …talk to him okay. That's all I ask. Both of you deserve a closure if this what you truly want. What he did is absolutely wrong, he's lucky none of them pressed charges or reported him to the school authorities. All he wants is for you to forgive him.” She touches me softly.
“Can you do that for me baby?”
“Okay mom. I'll hear him out and that's it.” Smiling she kiss my forehead standing up to the door.
“Well I guess you can start now.” She opens my door and behind is Austin looking distraught and shabby, dark circles can be seen under his eyes. He looks as if he had not slept in days if not weeks. My eyes trail to mom who gave me an encouraging smi
