I saw her walking past the hallway after my dad's funeral with a red rose. I have never seen anyone like her in my family. Not that it mattered as I never got to know much of my family.
"Ethan?" My mom asked, tears falling from her pale skin.
"Yes mom?" I asked, I had quickly wiped the tears off her cheek.
"I missed you more than anything. I'm so sorry to have dragged you out here to take care of me. I'm sorry that I didn't let you come last week before your dad.." she whispered, whimpering and looking away from me.
"Excuse me, I'll be back." She walked away, I noticed her shaking and the tissue in her hand had nothing but tears and mascara....