For the first time in months, Avril was the first to wake up before Dakar. She prepared breakfast and waited for him in the living room. When he got out with a wrapped fabric hung around his chest, Avril palmed her face and choked on her sobs.
"I thought you were going to act strong", Dakar said with a grin.
"Does it matter?", she asked and he chuckled.
"Good morning".
"Morning! Come and eat. It's the leftover fish and bread".
They ate in silence until it was time for him to go.
"You're sure you will be fine?", Dakar asked for the upteenth time since breakfast was over. Avril rolled her eyes and groaned.
"I have it all figured out. I know what to do, all right?".
"All right. This is where you'll stop. I'll run from here".
They were standing in front of the warrior's statue.
"Ok
