As expected, Malia was only smiling as Allan was talking to his horse as if it was a human and as if, the animal could hear him. "You are not doing bad Mr!" She raised her thumb to encourage him. "But, I'm afraid I must be on my way now. Goodbye and safe journey." She turned her back and began walking out. She never looked back again and neither did Allan try to stop her.

Allan watched until she was out of his view. He quickly mounted his journey. He was. Luckily the kind Malia who had helped him was going down the same road he was about to follow....