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After we left the cave, I couldn’t help feeling down. Seeing my father like that was upsetting.
Samura turned to me as we walked along the sand toward the beach. “Let’s go for that swim now and get away for a bit.”
The memory of the boys dragging me into the waves flashed through my mind and I hesitated, but I knew I could breathe under the water and there was nothing to be afraid of. I needed to do this. To face my fear.
My fear turned to curiosity as I looked out toward the vast ocean. “Let’s go.”
Samura’s face brightened and we headed to the waves.
As my feet touched the water, I was surprised to find that it wasn’t cold. It was a tropical climate here, so I didn’t know why I’d expected it to be too cold.
I kept walking as small waves washed up against my legs and once I was i
