ITHRA

“Don’t be silly,” I stated, pushing my hair to the back of my ear. 

I took in the dark waters before me and felt my heart shrink in fear. 

“Yes, you are,” Zadok said, scrutinising me with his eyes. “Is there a reason why?”

“I said I am alright!” My words came out harsher than intended. 

He raised his hands in mock surrender and said, “No need to bite. I was only making sure.” 

Zadok walked ahead without sparing me a glance. I could tell he was offended. I couldn’t find it within me to care. 

As a child, they warned against getting close to water. The only thing...