Riaz's Point Of View

I held her hand tightly in fear of her disappearing again. "Mum..." I called and she smiled at me. Oh how much I've missed the warmth of her smile.

"I've missed you." I said tearily and she held my face tenderly. "I'm here, my love. I'm here."

I sniffled. "What happened? How come you're here?"

She heaved a heavy sigh and looked ahead. "This was the only way I could survive, Riaz. My body is no more. Only my soul remains."

"Is...is dad like this too?"

Her hands shook at the mention of my dad. I tightened my grip assuringly and she threw her head back...