Regrets

"You sounded so sure." Layla said, looking at Gianna.

Gianna blinked and looked away. "I'm just giving you the support and courage that you need, I don't want you to lose hope just yet."

"Thank you, Gianna. Thank you so much. You are the daughter I never had." Layla said with a smile.

Gianna smiled at the woman. "I want to tell you something though."

Layla nodded, listening.

"I don't think I can stay here anymore. Yeah. I need to leave."

Layla was immediately sad and surprised. "Why? What happened?" She asked.

"Nothing happened. I just wanna go see my mom. I've missed her so much and she needs me." Gianna mumbled a reply.

Layla nodded and looked away. "Your mother must be so lucky to have a daughter like you. Are you ever gonna come back?"

Gianna smiled and shrugged. "Yeah. Maybe to see you. Will you still be here?" She asked.

Layla thought about the question and shrugged. "I have no home, Gianna. I have no family to go to. I will be here for as long as the boss will have me."

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