Maya had been crying since Celestine told her she was her daughter, they were both holding on to each other tightly, glad to be reunited but at the same time crying tears of joy. For Maya this moment was unbelievable, she had spent so much time longing for a mother and knowing she could never have that but at that moment in time, everything that she ever dreamt of was real. She was checking out her mother’s eyes, nose, hair, touching her everywhere to make sure she was real. Then she remembered something, it sobered her enough from the euphoria of finding her mother to a feeling that was akin to disappointment. Celestine was worried why all of a sudden Maya had pulled away from her, she wore a look of anxiety and a questioning look but before she could say anything Maya spoke.
“I’m so gla
