232: AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

ARIEL'S POV Turning around, I saw my mother standing at the entrance of the shop. Quite surprising for me, wasn't it? I just remembered that I had to meet her just when I arrived in New Haven. I was so filled with thoughts of vengeance that it took over my brain. Yes, she must really miss me all these days. A year might have been like a hundred billion years to her with me not being by her side. But anyway, I was glad to see her face once again. "Ariel, you're finally back," she said softly. "Mother!" I went to give her a warm hug. "I miss you, my daughter; I miss you so much." "I miss you too, Mother," I told her, and we let go of each other. "So, where have you been? I've been so worried about you. I didn't want to believe that you were dead, and I prayed day and night for your return. Thank God my prayers have been answered." I smiled at her. "I've just been away from everyone." "Yes, it's quite clear. And I totally understand your point of vi