"At first, like everyone else, I also believed that she was a lifeless being but when I saw her smile for the first time; everything changed. And I am still where I saw her smile."

Nathaniel was minding his own business, after losing his family, he lost his interest in everything. His life felt devoid, useless.

He was no longer paying heed to anything and one day, his eyes fell upon Zariah who was grinning sheepishly when his Father patted her head.

Even though nothing mattered to him but he doesn't know when and why, seeing her smile gave him a rush of serenity he never felt before.

"Is she...