CHAP 27:{reunion}

{Abebi}

I continued my journey, my steps growing weary with each passing kilometre, a voice suddenly called out to me from a nearby car. I glanced in the direction of the voice and saw a man with striking green eyes and a bony jaw gesturing for me to approach. Uncertain of his intentions, I initially ignored the call, my guard still up from my recent experiences.

Undeterred, the man drove his car closer to me, persistent in his attempt to get my attention.

"Hey, want a lift?" he offered, opening the door invitingly. A mix of caution and weariness filled my mind, but the thought of a respite from the long journey enticed me. I cautiously accepted his offer, stepping into the car with my trusty blue box.

As I settled into the passenger seat, the man lowered the volume of the music that had been playing in his car.

"Heading to where?" he inquired, his eyes flickering with curiosity.

"Cerami District," I replied, stating my destination. The man nodded in acknowledgement and closed the d