an's accident were full of

o my life at the

my usual routine of tending and dreaming

mile and the sorrow that darkened h

d sleepless nights. I did not know if he wa

ht we shared had gone down the d

s a call on the home line. An ancient rotary

ce was soft and familiar. And it se

yan?". I

hoping you hadn't

am sorry, I just could not re

back home now, still recovering, though and honestly, I need a

d him it would be my pleasure to visit, as the thought of bein

rsation from over the di

ooked at me with an expression of frustration a

again?". She aske

an needs

understand

you are both from two different

I was the one who called for help and if he requests my help through t

leave, then I am coming too"

? why...?".

e alone again". She rep

to me and the joy with which she welcomed me the last time

ke her along and maybe the thr

in look on our parents' faces when I

me leaving, but were not thrilled

taking Mira with me, she did not give me specif

r journey to Bryan's estate. I felt a familiar feelin

inside to where Bryan was sitting in an armch

h excitement the moment he

id with a broad smile and a t

ith an even broader on

in, Bryan, and good to see

ittle help to fully recover". He

younger sister". I

and then returned his attention

not pleased with the show of indifference he demonstrated towa

together in the days that followed. He

picking him up when he fell and

in each other's company as

d herself, even though she was made to fe

to all the facilities' luxuries. She stayed withdra

's staff, was drawn to me. They complimented my charm, h

but I began to notice resen

o Bryan in his private chambers

have done if you were not here". He said, in a l

ent a tremo

ryan, you are a strong man". I sa

ade hi

n I could not understand. "It wou

tense. I did not know what to

something was br