Episode 44

Bobb’s heart was pounding as he walked through the dense forest. The full moon was high in the sky, casting an eerie glow on everything around him. He had been searching for Aria for the past one hour, and he was starting to lose hope.

Aria was only sister, the only remnant of whatever was family to him, after their parents and his other brother, Thomas, were murdered and burnt to death in their house by a group of masked men. He had managed to escape with Aria. Having found solace in the forest, he had sworn to protect her.

“As long as there is life in me, no evil will ever come near you; no one will harm you,” he would often say to her. He meant every word he said to her…

But he failed!

Sometimes, death gives us signals, but we are too distracted by life!

On that wretched day, he had, as he was used to, set out to hunt for games. Aria was still sleeping when he got ready.

“I won't be out for long, sleepyhead,” he said to her, tapping her shoulder.

“I'll go pick some fruits before yo