Unexpectedly, it's the Czech Republic.
And the place I'm pointing is Prague.
It’s like something is guiding me back to that place.
However, I don't dare to go there.
I got my most painful memories there. I don't know whether I can face them.
"Let's choose another one."
Frances glances at me and reaches out to turn the globe.
I hold his hand and say in a low voice, "This is it."
There are some things that couldn't be avoided.
Only by facing it calmly can I let go of the past and move on.
"Are you sure?" He looks at me worriedly.
I nod and reply firmly, "Yes. We are going there."
Frances books plane tickets to Prague for the weekend.
It's Tuesday. There are still a few days before the weekend. I don't go to work and have been shopping for the trip these days.
Frances is busy and doesn't go shopping.
Mindy is idle and goes with me, so I am not bored.
"Oh, baby. I haven't seen you for a few days. You seem to have gained a bit weight."
I pick up the baby and kiss him on his fleshy face.
"You are wetting my son's face with your saliva. That’s disgusting!" Mindy rolls her eyes and says.
I smile and kiss the other cheek.
Then I pout and say, "Your son? He's also my son. Okay?"
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