Gone

~Raina~

I stared at the man in front of me, my eyes burning, Raina...your mother, she is no more, how dare he say that. Anger erupted inside me like molten lava. I raise my hands and started hitting his chest with my fist.

"Why would you say something like that, why why why?" I shouted and keep hitting him. How can he be so heartless?

He grabs my arms harshly, stilling me. I shake my head, not believing the word he said. He is lying, it can't be true. My mama, I talked to her yesterday.

I sobbed as he pulled me into his embrace gliding his hand up and down on my back. I clutched the collar of his shirt. "Please tell me, that it's a lie, please" I begged.

"I am sorry" he whispered.

I break down, my mama, my everything, she is no more. It can't be true, she can't leave Raina alone. She knows I can't live without her even a single day.

Agastya must have misheard. I know my mama must be waiting for me. I couldn't meet her yesterday but I will meet her now.

"Take me home, please" I whis