TINA
“Are you sure they’re here?” – Jiego looked around at the neighborhood.
I gave a slight nod, unsure of the answer myself. Though the subdivision has always been like this: quiet, placid, uncrowded, something in the air feels different. Or maybe that’s just how it is. You leave the province for too long, then you come back as a stranger.
“Yes. I gave them a message we’re coming.”
And just when she finished saying the last word, a blue minivan approached our direction and it stopped in front of the house. I squinted my eyes against the sunlight to see who and what just appeared.
And then both of our ears were disturbed by a long, excited scream. I turned to see where the sound came from and saw my mother hurrying to open the door from the passenger’s seat. On her right hand was a paper bag. It kept swaying as she ran towards me, surprised.
“My daughter!” – she said and pulled me closer for a bone-crushing hug
I closed my eyes and felt the warmth of her embrace.
