Chapter 33

We were at Saafia’s place, I was holding her shoulders when we entered. She was already weak, passed out as well and I was not sure how I was supposed to handle her in this time of grief.

The second we entered, the tears she suppressed so far began to spill out. Leaving my grip hastily, she ran to her Father’s lifeless form.

“Saafia-”

I tried calling but she was too devastated to listen. Falling on her knees beside him, she held his arms desperately.

“Papa? Dariel, my father… He- He.. he can’t leave me like this.”

She began to sob, tears streaming down her face. My heart clenched miserably, I sat on the ground beside her, taking her free hand.

“Hey, it’s going to be okay-” I whispered softly.

I couldn’t bring myself to witness this condition of hers. Such anguish was not made for her. Her tears were piercing my heart.

“No, It won’t be!”

Sobbing she slammed her hands down, shaking her Father. I glanced at Sarah, she had emptied her heart and was now looking at Saafia in compassion.