It had taken awhile for Kendy to get Rudi to eat; struck by drunken grief as he was. By the time they had finished the meal, tension in the room had mounted and it was clear that Aakesh did not appreciate Rudi’s appearance. She was then, thoroughly thankful that he finally fell asleep. She and her twin had always shared a special bond, but this was taxing even to her.
When she finished washing the dishes she found a moody Aakesh standing at her front door, staring out towards the sea. For a moment, she stood still, trying to just sort through her thoughts and feelings as she took stock of what had happened.
“Did your brother tell you anything?” Aakesh’s question was short and to the point, his tone colored by his disapproval of Rudi’s condition.
Stepping closer, she stood next to him, t
