family

show him the emotions on my face as I replied." Family."I said but I knew I was talking about my daughter. She was the most important person in my life and her matters were my priorities.

"Family huh? Well, I disagree with you. I would say you are all that matters in this world. Everyone leaves, even your family and you have nothing left other than yourself. You are the only person who cannot leave yourself. You are the only person who got you, always remember that." he said and I looked at him frowning.

His words held this weight that I felt deep down in my bones. Those words came out so lonely and hurt. Although his face was neutral, I could feel it. Who hurt him that much to feel this alone? I couldn't help but feel sad for him. How hurt can you be to not even express how hurt you are?

But he was not understanding what I meant by family. My daughter and I were the only family I was talking about. I would do anything for her. My mom was my family too and I loved her, but when it came down to my daughter and her, I would give her up without thinking twice.

"You are acting differently, "I stated to change the topic. I had been doing that quite a lot. It's just that the topics lead to unpleasant feelings.

He looked at me with a small smirk."And how do I normally act?"

"Cold, mean, insensitive..."I paused to think how right now he was being so concerned." Right now you are sensitive and although you still have that cold expressionless, I feel your words are a bit warm."I got honest with him.

He continued to look at me." Do you want me to be warmer to you?" he asked and I blinked.

"Why would you do that?"

"You are making my personality seem like a bad thing. I am naturally mean and cold but I can try to be warmer to you. Nobody has ever been honest with me like you did, I can try for you." he said and I looked away smiling.