Saying goodbye was much harder than Aselia had anticipated. The clouds of gloominess hung low on Lahoire that day. They helped her pack while Rony whined sensing the tenseness in the air.
Razian and Esma were lost for words, although they were trying to put up a bold front their eyes said it all. A deep anguish had settled in them and Aselia couldn't help but feel guilty.
Esma packed her some homemade cookies and gave her the best of her recipes.
"Sometimes cook for him, he will love it," she instructed like a mother sending away her daughter after marriage. Aselia nodded too emotional to speak.
"Promise you guys will come to visit me," Aselia dejectedly requested.
"We will and when we do we will bring Rony along. Sudden change will upset him and for now, I want you to settle in with him and spend some time alone. Figure everything out," Esma held her close with tears swirling in her eyes.
