Prisoners of War - Chapter 7

"Hi ma..." I said softly stairing down at my feet. I tried to look at her but couldn't bring myself to look her in the eyes. Mellisa just covered her mouth as a tear streamed down her cheeck. Finally she cleared her throat and spoke. "How...did you know I was here?" I sighed and thought, how could I tell her it was my fault? How could I tell her that I ruined her life. "…

…and satisfied that it was finished got up and patted me on the back. "I'll leave it here tonight with the rest of the bag ok? What time should I come tomorrow for the court thing?" I weakily opened my eyes. "About noon I guess..." He nodded and gave me another weak smile and left. I stood there for a second, or maybe it was an hour...I couldn't tell, and then started to cry.