ALIA

I was now in my room with Heron by my side. He had refused to go to his room after he walked into my room with me. They had spent the evening celebrating Reedah's pregnancy , and everyone forgot to eat dinner. I was not hungry, though. I was only noting the fact that no other person tasted the food at the dining table.

I was staring blankly into space. I didn't know how else to react to what had happened. I had not even said a word after his death. It was still like a movie to me. Unbelievable.

Heron watched me quietly without saying a word to...