Chapter 4 - The way forward

"so now you all see that our king,my father,saw this coming. So i plead with you my generals and governors,this is the time our kingdom need to be United and to be one another's keeper than holding onto our pride and differences. Alone,I won't be able to save this kingdom,but together,am sure we will make it.Go home all of you and get ready to face tomorrow." All the leaders left without any sign of dissatisfaction.when they all left the hall,Mr lazu approached Hanza and said"I didn't really notice you have grown so big. Am proud of you,I wish my old friend was here to see all what you are doing." Mr lazu said trying to fight his tears back. Hanza went to her mom's room to see how she was fairing. "Hey my darling,what is the matter with you? You look pale,are you ok?" Hanza's mother said looking worried. "Mother am fine,you worry too much. You should try to get some rest now please." Hanza said trying to avoid her mums . Hanza's mother went to bed & Hanza decided to spend the night with her mother. As Hanza watch her mother in this sweet & deep sleep,she wish she could turn things around and let her mother always have this peaceful sleep forever. But it's rather unfortunate,such is life. Hanza decided to force herself to get some sleep but she couldn't. After what seems like forever,she finally fell asleep.immediately sleep took over her,she had this nightmare again. She screamed at the top of her voice which woke her mother up. She look at her but she was still screaming while still deep in her sleep."Hanza, Hanza! " Her mother called. Hanza opened her eyes while her heart was still drumming heavily inside. All her cloths soak in sweat,she looked terrified. "Hey darling,look at me" her mother pulled Hanza's face with her two hands."it's just a dream ok. Am her , don't be afraid. Calm down." Her mother said pulling her into her embrace, Hanza felt so comfortable and safe. Within no time,she felt aalasl as the warm embrace of her mother makes her forget everything.