He’s changed. That’s what I noticed. He’s a complete as$hole now. He’s not making any sense.

"Mommy!"

I smiled at my son and hugged him. I didn’t tell him that I’d be fetching him from school today. I surprised him and it seemed effective.

"How’s school?" I asked.

"Fine, mommy. You didn’t tell me you were coming," he said cutely. I patted his head and brushed the tip of my nose against his.

"Where’s your teacher?" I asked him.

He pointed to his classroom. I got his bag and I ...