Unrequited – Prologue

Mama, do you love daddy?

Mama gave me one of her sad smiles as she wiped both our tears. Mine first. And then hers.  Your daddy is a good man. One of the best there is.

I lifted my small hand to her face and wiped her fresh tears, which made my tears start again. Do you love that other man? The one who makes you cry?

I waited for her words to come, barely breathing as I looked into her big brown eyes. Sometimes loving a man can do more harm than good, Babygirl.

That was me, everyones...