Chapter twenty six

"mom" I said gently when she reached close enough. At this point, my vision was blurry with tears. I felt arms wrap around me. I knew it mom, it made me happy and sad. I misses her so much. I buried my face and cried. I cried as an apology, I cried because I felt like I was home and cried because I felt shame.

I don't know how long we cried in each others arms. I felt another hand on my shoulder, I lifted my head and saw my dad. He had aged and had tears in my eyes.

"dad" I moved into his arms and cried some more. I heard him whisper "my baby girl."

We hugged for some time. We pulled apart.

"my baby girl, you are back." he said. I nodded and gave him a brief hug. Mom immediately pulled me to where the other parents were. I hugged Miguel's parents as well as Xander's parents. It was a bit awkward but they were my family too and I couldn't blame them for something they didn't do. Okay I just didn't want to think about it now.