Yes, pure, simple, honest.
The car moved. The procession slowly left the neighborhood, people waving, clapping, and praying. Amara was looking out the window at them, the fruit seller, the mechanic, the child bikers who were ordering leftovers, even the woman who made fun of her restaurant last year, all waving as if her life had become a fairy tale.
Jessica stood in front smiling, father, tears in her eyes and hands on S.It was as if she was trying to keep this moment in her heart forever.
As the car turned onto the main road, the noise behind them subsided and the soft sound of the engine remained. There was a heavy silence inside the car between Amara and Jerry. Jerry finally broke the silence
Are you scared he asked gently.
Amara didn’t answer at first. She stared at the road at the houses passing by the stalls opening their doors for the new day. I exhaled quietly
I’m drowning. Everything happens very quickly.
Jerry shook his head as if he understood
I know, but kindness doesn’t wait for your permission before it brings with it blessings, and blessings don’t always come slowly.
Amara looked, her hands still smelling the broth, covered in small scars from years of hot oil and cleaning dishes
Jerry, I started slowly. Your mother has become like family to us. We didn’t do anything special, we just did what we did
Humans should do it.
Smile, Jerry, with gentle sadness
Most people don’t do what I did.
She didn’t say anything.
Follow
Many trampled on it, many ignored it, many expelled it, and some threw stones at it. His voice got a little louder. As for you, you fed her, sheltered her, and preserved her dignity.
Amara felt a pang again
It reminded me of myself knowing what it feels like to be alone.
Jerry leaned back
Did your husband leave you alone too
The question fell on her like a slap.
I gasped
No, my husband Johnson is gone.
He disappeared and repeated quietly.
She shook her head
Three years ago. He went out in the morning looking for work and never came back. No call, no message, nothing. Everyone told me you have to go on with your life but her voice broke. He is a very kind, kind man. He would never leave me like this of his own free will.
Lynn directed Jerry with clear sympathy
I’m sorry.
Amara blinked loudly to expel the tears
Jessica still believes he will come back one day. I claim to believe too.
Jerry hesitated a little before asking
Do you think he is still alive
She raised her shoulders in confusion
I pray it is.
Silence fell over the car again.
The air was full of sadness but also full of hope. The hospital building appeared on the horizon long and clean, its glass doors reflecting sunlight. The car stopped and Jerry got out first. The doorman opened the door for Amara.
Are you ready to ask.
I whispered
No but I’ll go in though.
Ibtiss, M
This is courage.
They walked together in the hallway among nurses whispering behind masks when they recognized Jerry. He ignored them and headed straight to Mama Hannah’s room.
Before opening the door, he stopped and turned to Amara
When we go in, my mother will cry a lot.
Smile, Amara died lightly
I’m used to tears.
Fathelbab.
Mama Hannah was sitting on the bed wrapped in a blanket. Her cheeks were still pale, but her eyes lit up when she saw Amara
My daughter
Amara rushed to her
Oh mom, how do you feel
Hannah whispered smilingly, M
Because God still loves me alive.
I held Amara’s hand
Why are you always so kind to me who you really are
Amara laughed quietly
Just a cook under an umbrella, nothing special.
Hannah shook her head weakly
You are even more special than you know.
Then she turned to Jerry
Did you tell her
He answered
Not yet.
Amara asked Lake
