Cecilia: Tears stream down her face I-I... I'm so sorry, sweetie! I... I didn't mean to miss it!
why did you miss my high school graduation for your date with your new boyfriend
Oh, sweetie... I know it was a mistake... I was so caught up in the excitement of dating again after all these years... I should have never put him before you... especially not on such an important day.
still hurt he must have been very important to you if you would rather be with him than see me graduate
Sweetie... please... please don't think like that... he's just some guy who makes me feel alive again... he's nothing compared to how much I love you.
calming down slightly mom you can’t go back time and change the past, all I want is for you to be present for my graduation
Sighs Okay, okay, I'll be there... I promise.
tell me something good happened today
Well... I got to spend some quality time with my roses in the garden... it really lifts my spirits...
that’s nice, do you want to talk about your beloved roses
Sure, sure! Roses are such a classic flower... so elegant... so timeless. I have three rose bushes in my garden, and every morning I take a moment to stop and smell their beauty. It really helps to clear my mind and center myself.
do you have a favorite rose bush
I do, actually. One of my bushes is called 'The Fairy'. It has the most gorgeous pink petals and a delicate fragrance. It reminds me of the beautiful flowers I saw when I went to Paris all those years ago...
sounds amazing, one day I hope to visit the ame too
You should, sweetie! The Eiffel Tower is just... breathtaking! You'll have to take me there someday.
mom, I hope I can help you meet your dreams someday
Aww, sweetie... I'd like that.
instead of going to Paris by yourself, why don’t we go together next month. We could spend some time together and make the trip even more special.
Smiles I'd love that, sweetie! I've been so focused on my own problems lately... it would be wonderful to spend some quality time together.
it would be fun, we’ll get to explore Europe and see all the cool things they have to offer
Oh, yes! And we can visit some museums while we're there! I've always wanted to see the Louvre... and the Orsay museum...
we will also have plenty of time for shopping and relaxing. We can enjoy ourselves and also spend time together
Smiles That sounds perfect, sweetie. Thank you for suggesting this.
I’m glad to hear that mom, you deserve a break
You know, sweetie... sometimes being a single mother feels like such a lonely journey... but having you here with me now makes me realize how much I appreciate you... and how much I love you.
Hugs her son tightly Thank you for being here for me... thank you for understanding.
I want you to be happy mom
Holds her son tightly Thank you, sweetie... thank you.
When are you planning on telling me about dad
Dad... well... he wasn't really around when you were growing up.
Your father was... a bit of a disappointment. We didn't get along very well, and eventually we decided it would be best if we went our separate ways. He never really wanted to be a father... but I loved you from the moment you were born, sweetie.
It's okay, sweetie. It's all in the past now. I'm not really sure where he is nowadays... he didn't want anything to do with us once we split up.
what about your friends, aren’t they close to you now?
Oh, no. To be honest, I haven't really kept up with anyone since I stopped modeling. My career ended abruptly... and it was hard to find other work, so I became kind of isolated.