Forbidden hopes

Akata stood beside the grand windows, gazing at the sprawling gardens below. His eyes held a mix of wonder and confusion, lost in everything around him.

Merindale and her mother watched him. They were at the door.

“ Should we not give him a name? ”Merindale asked Ruby.

“Ummm, what about Akata? ” Ruby suggested.

“ Nooooo! That's my brother's name. You can't give it to someone else. Ummm, what about Leo? I think I will call him Leo. ” she suggested.

“ Seemed like a nice name, ” Ruby smiled, “ I will leave you kids to yourselves. I need to tend to some work. ”

Merindale bade her goodbye before entering the space, where Akata was staying.

“Are you feeling better ?" Her voice was soft, tinged with concern as she placed a hand on his shoulder.

Merindale was a gracious host with an air of gentleness.He turned, meeting her gaze with a hint of melancholy dancing in his eyes. "Merindale, thank you for everything. I just wish I could remember how I ended up there.” he exclaimed, referring