"Honey, I'm sure he'll come around." My mom says putting her hand on my shoulder as she tries to comfort me.
I shake my head as the tears continue to fall. She doesn't know what my school life is like, she doesn't see me get bullied, all she sees is this fake smile that I put on my face whenever I come home.
"He won't mom. I know he won't." I whisper as she sighs and takes the seat that Tyson was once in and sat in front of me.
"Aaliyah, I went through the same thing you did when I was your age. Just because your father left, doesn't mean Tyson will too." She says as I nod my head.
My mom smiles and takes my hand from across the table and gives it a good squeeze.
"Wipe that frown of your face and smile. You're too pretty to frown."
"Thanks Mama." I whisper as she just gives me a smil
