Pree
When I get back home that night, I text Al right away. I ask about his mom’s health before getting down to the flower thing. But the answer I get is not something I have expected.
Yes. She loved the flowers. She told me to thank you on her behalf. Oh, she said it was a pity that you didn’t get to meet her last time. She was happy when I told her you would visit.
I sigh as I stare at the text. I have no idea about the flowers, so it is hard to figure out if he is telling the truth or not. However, one thing I am sure of is about the visit. His mom was definitely not happy to know I would visit that day. I heard it clearly from outside the room. She said she didn’t like seeing my face. It put her in a bad mood.
In short, Al is lying to me.
I know he does so because he doesn’t want
