ASTON
“I am sorry for everything. For earlier and for before,” just everything.
I press my hands together again because I am desperate and would do anything for her forgiveness.
“Oh Aston.” Sekani’s voice breaks into a whisper.
I know she was kind enough to comfort me before but the last thing I expect happens. Sekani moves into the light coming from the window and wraps her arms around my shoulders as her head presses against the side of my neck.
“You’re hugging me?” I return the sentiment without hesitation because her burned vanilla scent fills up my nose.
“I am so sorry Aston,” Sekani holds me closely. “I am so sorry about your brother and literally everything you and your family have been through.”
She steps back to cup my face and I can’t help but break in half because sh
