Alejandro felt like the worst person in the world. He couldn't believe what he had done. He ran his hand over his head in desperation.

"I have to go back and talk to her, Mom. I need to ask for her forgiveness," without waiting for a reply from his mother, he left the room, feeling worse than ever.

Her words had been like a bucket of cold water, and shame consumed him from within. He had allowed jealousy, alcohol, and his own insecurities to push him to the brink of hurting her.

He stopped on t