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Rika clasped my palm

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Rika clasped my palm.

Rika: ❝‎‎What did you observe,❞ she inquired.

I pondered a second time.

Elmira: ❝‎‎In my imagination, I witnessed my parents disputing. It seemed like they were attempting to meet somebody,❞ I trailed off.

Rika: ❝‎‎Are you serious? Did your parents provide any clues as to who it might be?❞

I shook my head.

Elmira: ❝‎‎Under no circumstances did they mention any names. I'm perplexed, though, why my recollections have resurfaced now? Could it be because I'm with you?❞

Ah, yes, I'd completely overlooked asking her how she knew my parents.

She nibbled on her lip, lost in thought.

Rika: ❝‎‎Maybe it could be so,❞ she mentioned.

Elmira: ❝‎‎So, what was your relationship with my parents like? How did you get to know them?❞

As soon as I mentioned that, her face twisted into a tight gesture. Afterwards, she made a typical expression of discomfort with her facial muscles. At first, it appeared as though she may experience a moment of hesitation, but subsequently...

Rika: ❝‎‎At the age of six, my parents evicted me from my residence, I resided on the streets with other kind people who provided me with shelter. The experience was pleasant.❞

❝‎‎On a certain day, I found myself standing in front of a pastry shop, observing numerous tempting treats. As I lacked funds, all I could do was envision it until a female came up to me.❞

❝‎‎I gazed upon her and took notice of her extraordinary attractiveness. She lowered herself in front of me and uttered.❞

"What brings you here by yourself, young one? Are your parents not with you?"

❝‎‎I apprised her of my recent ouster and subsequent lack of support system. Subsequently, she arrived at the decisive resolution of bringing me along. The permission was granted for me to reside alongside her. The pleasantness of the situation was notable. After much longing, I have attained the status of possessing what may be referred to as a family,❞ she forced herself a smile.

I stared at her as she curled herself up like a ball, with her face resting on to her knees.

Elmira: ❝‎‎What precipitated the events at that particular juncture? Furthermore, what was the underlying reason for our lack of acquaintance?❞ I queried.

She rose her head as she gazed at me.

Rika: ❝‎‎Due to my demise,❞ she conveyed.

There was a momentary cessation of my cardiac function.

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⏰ Last updated: Jun 16, 2023 ⏰

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