ca's

cing through the confines of my modest window. Even the sliver of sunlight tha

rmth and light. It embodied peace, the promise of carefr

akfast is ready," my mother's voi

ing moments, I momentarily forgot about my isolation, my life irrevocably tied to a stranger's, a

ith sweet forgetfulness, were tin

you! I was starting to worry that

with concern as she watche

was a particularly toug

as always attuned to my moods, inqu

plied, offering him a gl

s crept in, causing my usual cheerful demeanour to wane, he was there to ask the same question: how lo

. We can't be certain if it's related to yo

ly is," Gilberto remarked

rming pace. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead, and I c

otherwise would be naive. Throughout the years, I have been careful not to cause any trouble

d fascist pact? Or maybe my family has done something wrong

eeded t

lugging over. He had the face of defeat. As soon as his big

n

rt, we knew. We knew exactly what the conversation was about.This day wasn't

hanging that

nca. I tried. I

" I spoke softly as a sin

ing. He wasn't supposed to do this!"

be senseless but was compelled to follow orders because he had a family to support. He had the admirable quality of sticking to his principles even while perfo

y beneath me. Still firmly holding onto my mother's hand, I ascended t

ken. Everyone sat in different corners of the room, heads

n my bed and looked out

out, all I felt was emptiness. I felt the

t def

me willingly. I needed to fight, but I couldn't. The thought of fighti

t even get the chan

have 8 months left! What does he think he's doing?" A roar sprang from

He was reasonable. He knew the rules. A new leader ha

letting her go without a

me. Whether it's now or later, it's

now faithfulness is key. If one is considered unfaithful, then the contract is breached. The chea

e will do whatever it takes