CHAPTER 5From far away they saw the cloud of sand raised by the old Toyota wheels, and numerous villagers who had not tasks to perform gathered around the diffuse road leading South.
When the vehicle arrived several people got out of it looking tired and filthy after their long trip. Among them was a tall white bearded man showing regal attire despite the dust that covered him.
Khaliyha, who had been warned of the arrival and had gone out of the house approached the newcomer and stood up a few feet away from him. The man watched her from that distance, hesitated a moment and then opened his arms. The young woman threw herself into them and both were confused in a long, silent hug.
Cristian, located to a certain distance could not hear what father and daughter said to each other and wait
