[FIVE MONTHS LATER]
AHYAN
Nur cries the whole time she says farewell to her family. I feel guilty somehow. Tearing her apart from her family was never part of my plan. And as much as I wish she wasn’t so sad, I know I can’t really do anything about it.
“You guys are welcome to our place anytime,” I offer my comfort to her family, knowing how I’d feel if my sisters were taken far far away from me. “Nur can come here whenever she wants to.”
Her father lets out a sorrowful sigh. “Thank you, son.” He pats my shoulder and then moves on to hug Nur.
It’s a sight to behold––seeing him holding onto his daughter like a part of his heart is about to flee and he has no idea how to make it stop. I wonder if I would feel the same way with my daughter. If so, that is scary.
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