Chapter 231

After a while of them almost shouting at each other, the higher their voice got, the more I curled further into myself, I guess they considered me a liability and we're thinking of ways to get rid of me before I get them into further trouble. It was quite funny that even a place that I do not want to stay, also do not accept me. Is there anywhere I would go, that the people there would be willing to take me in? If my own people do not want me, how then do I expect others to. I made myself promise that I was not going keep crying over issues that I would not be able change, as my tears has no positive effect on the situation before me. It seemed like when I was lost in my thoughts, they were already done with their conversation, I felt a hand on my shoulder, it made me curl into myself further,

" I am the one, get up. No one would harm you"  he told me softly

I raised my head a bit to confirm that he was the only one that was there and true to his words the coast was clear and there was no mob waiting for me with deadly instrument

"Am I putting you in a bad position? I do not mind nor will I blame you, if you decide to follow their decision" I felt guilty that because of me he was risking his position amongst his people, when I am gone he would still remain with them and I did not want him to be excluded on my account. He just smiled at me and sat down on the floor beside me, later he just laid down and was looking up at the sky with a soft smile on his lips. I was already getting angry with him because here I was being considerate of the relationship between him and his tribe, and he looks so non challant and unbothered by it all. He patted the space beside him and gestured for me to lie down too. I wanted to reject his offer but I remembered that he was giving up a lot for me and this was the only thing I could do for him as a form of appreciation. At this moment, he actually reminded me of Naki a lot, she also has this same behavior

 I laid down beside him, and followed his gaze to find out he was staring at the stars with so much concentration, I would admit that the sky looks beautiful and the stars were glowing brightly but it was not enough to fully capture my attention like it did his. It could also be a way for him to avoid talking about what just happened and draw his attention away, so I kept my mouth shut despite all the questions that had been brewing I me, that I wanted answers to but his comfort was more important to me.