L'ho Lasciata~ 'I Left Her'

'4- Bring it on!'

Fact:
On average, people spend two weeks of their lives kissing.

What the fuck, just two weeks!!!

So unfair, isn't it?

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Cassandra's  home

Cassandra~

"Aan! Aan! Aan!!.... There you are. "Aan, you're big enough to fit in that small wardrobe." She said bending to my level. I grinned as I stepped into the wardrobe. It was a tight fit, but I managed to squeeze in. I could feel the warmth of the room envelop me as I snuggled into the wardrobe.

" But mom you always find me here," I said getting out and reaching for her hand. She smiled and ruffled my hair. I knew she was glad to see me safe and sound.

"No sweetie, I'll find you anywhere no matter where you are," she said positioning me in her lap comfortably " You know how? " she questioned and I raised my eyebrows in curiosity.

"Because you live here in my heart and I live here in your heart," she said pointing her index finger at my heart.

" Mom!! Don't fool me. I studied in school that the heart is a human organ that helps to pump blood into the body. It's essential for living but no one can live in it." I said being all proud of my intelligence. She burst into a chortle, pinching my nose playfully.

" Aww, my baby is so smart " She cooed lovingly.

We both were laughing. I was in the safest place in the world- my mom's embrace. I was happy with her, by her side, her face, her smile, her eyes. She is a living angel but without wings. I love her so much. She is my source of strength and courage. She is my biggest supporter and my best friend. I am blessed to have her in my life. "I love you Mom" I murmured.

" I love you too" She flinched and her hold got tightened around my small frame. I could hear big steps marching toward us. Her heart was beating rapidly and so was mine. A wave of fear and dread washed over us. We both understood that we were in danger and that we needed to get away quickly. The fear in her embrace was palpable and the sound of the approaching steps only heightened our anxiety. We were both terrified that we would be caught and face the consequences.

She stood up with me still in her arms. We got out of the room onto a dark road, running down deep into a dark alley. She put me down holding my hand in hers. " Listen Aan, baby!! We are going to be with Dad soon, Okay!! Until then hold my hand tight. Okay? And be by my side. " She said bending down to my level, holding my face in her trembling hands. I nodded and she dropped her hands to hold mine.

We were running in the gloaming path. I had never been there before. It was dark and scary. I just want to be with Dad. My leg hurts and probably mom's too. I can see her bleeding ankles. The background noises getting closer and closer. Heavy steps marched everywhere, dark chuckles echoed in the empty alley. " They are here, boss!!" Someone screamed making Mom freeze in her place. Hasty, she pushed me behind the boxes that lay somewhere in the dark. I could hear the sound of guns being cocked and a deep voice shouting orders. Mom's face was pale, and she was shaking, but she held her ground. She put her finger over her lips, signalling me to stay silent. I had never seen her like this before, and I was scared. The rackets grew louder and closer, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I was sure we were going to be caught.