“ I’m sorry. It’s been such a.. crazy night “
“ An understatement “
He gently lifts the blankets over her. “ Go to sleep. I’m right here “
As she drifts off, she hears Mirza whisper to Kirania.
“ I love you, Kirania Zemira “
Keeping her eyes closed, she whispers back to him, “ I love you, too “
She hears his little sigh of happiness. “ I’ve always loved you, farm girl “
She stays silent, waiting to hear what else he’ll say.
“ I wish I could tell you everything. I know you’ll hear it from your grandpa first. And then maybe you’ll hate me. I don’t know. Sometimes, I hate myself. Just know, then he does tell you, I wish I could give it all away. All of it. Just for you. “
She hears another sigh, this one heavy and filled with longing. “ I love you, Kirania Zemira. And no matter what
