Alexis

My mother sat on my bed, watching me unpack.

"I still can't believe you are here, Mom." I repeated for probably the twentieth time. "And I can't believe you're here!" She exclaimed, hopping off the bed and wrapping her arms around me from behind.

Everything was so unreal.

A month ago, my mom argued with my father and reclaimed our relationship. Within a few hours, my suitcases were packed, I was saying goodbye to my best friends, and on a plane to god-knows-where with my mother. But, I wouldn't have it any other way.

On the plane ride, my mom told me baby stories and her rise to success...