Solace 3
Mom was staring at me when I woke up. I sort of expected she’d slip out at some point in the night, but this time I guess not. Her head was still resting on the pillow as she gazed at me, a small, satisfied smile on her lips. A perfect beam of sunlight passed through my shades illuminating Mom’s face. It brought out the luster in her red hair, splayed out wildly on the pillow. It caught her eyes just right so they glittered like emeralds. It took my breath away. Before I knew what I was saying the words popped out. “Wow, Mom, you’re beautiful!” I blushed slightly at letting something so earnest escape me. Mom giggled happily, the sparkle in her eyes only intensifying. Then she scooted up slightly and stretched. I stared …