LOVE AND FAITH

d her school, the hot sun piercing every inch of her skin. Her temple and forehead were ado

e had more spirit, the fatigue that struck her meant nothing to

sic. And the memory she had tried to forget resurfaced. That image of his father being dragged into the po

ng his neighbor's hens. As a result, he recei

she no longer had

vegetable and fruit stall with the help

then, being late had become her middle name. Fortunately, her teachers fathom

't even have to look back to figure out who it was. For so long, his voice had been

same shade of brown as his skin. He jumped off his bike with a smile on his face.

his presence. Her pupils constricted in disbelief. Instead of r

each passing day. Ayu was just a child to an ex-prostitute and a prisoner to Ali's mother. She wouldn't be on their level with her

ers with dignity as a respected person in the village. People's dignity and status in society, according to him

tely declined his offer, shaking her head. He looked at his wristwatch to see what time it was. "The classes have begun. If you arrive an hour late, the teacher will not admit you." There was no

ed their union. Ayu's heart pounded, and her face turned pale. Anxiety manifested itself t

" Ali's voice jolted

d cleared her th

ual for you to be so qui

li braked his bike's pedals, Ayu dashed into the school

nce placed him at the top of the class of straight-A students. A

en going on. As a punishment for her tardiness, th

Her classmates genuinely cared about her. They were always willing to lend he

blue eyes and blond hair entered the class elegantly and confidently. Except for Ayu, his handsome face with a broad smile on his lips enc

ssing their wonder at his existence. In a minute, the teacher calmed them down

e." Another commotion was successfully induced by the school pr

ave leered at her, startled by her announcement, and his cheeks flushed. Receiving an unexpect

" the teacher said, "to in

ed his name. The majority of the girls wanted to know more about him. However, the teache

rom the empty chair beside her as she could. Her gaze was drawn to her book. Dave moved slowly

he turned, Dave's hand reached out to her

hesitantly. "Ayu." H

mply nodded. "How did you get those scars on your hands?" In embarrassment, Ayu