RIYA
It's six in the evening.
I'm lying in bed staring at the white ceiling. Tiana is lying beside me with her eyes fixed on my phone. She's scrolling through cartoon videos on YouTube.
I turn to look at her when she squeals in delight. Her face is lighting up with a smile, so I assume that whatever she's watching is fantastic.
She looks so pretty; so innocent, so full of life.
I don't want to imagine the possibility of losing her to Mia tomorrow. The very thought makes me numb and cold all over.
I can't believe Mia's selfishness and her utter audacity. It's sad that she can't have children, but that gives her no right to do what she's doing right now. Asher's support is fueling her, and at the moment, I despise both of them to filth.
"Mommy, why are you staring at me?"
I bli
