Last Dinner

Mika knocked on his home's door. And shortly after that, he heard familiar footsteps approaching the door.

"Hello?"

When a person's head was slowly emerging from the door gap, the gentle and warm voice resonated within his ears.

He formed a wide crescent smile, showing his teeth like a carefree child.

"I'm home, Mom!" he announced happily.

Opening the door for him was his mother, Eli Elbar.

"Oh, Mika, it's you!" she said overjoyed.

Eli slammed the door wide open and embraced her child.

No words were spoken when mother and child shared a hug.

Mika loosened up.

If there was a place where he could be himself and where he could relax, then it was his home.

"I'm glad that you're alright." she muttered softly while caressing Mika's hair.

"You worry too much, Mom." he joked.

"A mother can never worry too much, you know?" she retorted.

She moved away from Mika and turned around.