Chapter 79

The next morning, I got up early, took my shower, got dressed and went to get breakfast. As I sat down in the private dining room, Queen Chumani sat with me. I was afraid to say anything, but she looked like shit! Her eyes had dark circles and they were red. Her nose was slightly swollen, and she just looked tired. I asked her, “Are you okay?” She smiled as she hugged me, “I’m more than fine. Uther and I were both up late last night just staring at your mural. I cried almost all night, because I just feel elated that you feel close enough to us to paint that scene.” I gushed, “Aw. You are too sweet! Of course, I feel that close to you. I have considered you all family since I was six years old. It’s just an added bonus that we are actually family now. I love you all.” She pulled back from the hug, and I started seeing her eyes fill up again. I took a napkin from the table and handed it to her. I have a salon appointment at nin