That night Ruth slept peacefully for the first time in a long time. The smile of satisfaction did not leave her face even in the sleep.
However, Thea could not get any good sleep as she kept tossing and turning in her place. Her mind was in frenzy, and so was her heart. She had failed the people who trusted her.
She did not know if she should felt relieved or guilty, perhaps both. She turned once more to come face to face with Ruth.
Watching her sleep peacefully, fourfolded her guilt.
"I am sorry Ruth! I hope you will forgive me." Thea whispered softly.
She did not know what the future held. She did not even want to think about it. At some point in the night, sleep crawled slowly to embrace her mind and body.
The Sun rose in the sky from behind the horizon. The birds chirped, and the pelicans fluttered their wings in search of fish.
