“Now, now, now, now”, it was Don who reacted to Zax’s apology. She got up from her tall backrest chair and proceeded to stand beside Zetsa. “If you understand, than it is good enough to settle this issue here”. With one hand one Zax’s shoulder and the other on Zetsa’s, Don was slightly taller than the two and gave the impression of a mother placating her children.
“Zetsa?” Don asked for her response.
“I said… all I had to say”. The tears stopped falling and Zetsa wiped the two salty trails from her cheeks. Her hand reached for Zax’s and she made him turn with her to face Don.
“Thank you for taking care of us, Don Ram”. Zetsa bowed her head and Zax followed suit.
“I’m sorry for the way I’ve been when I barged into the school and I’m sorry for offending you, Don Ram, the vice principal a
