Red Glass

letter

Rohain returns to the hotel. upon the reception desk it appears the young artist finished his poetrate much to the shock of Rohain. He lifts the clip board to inspect before asking who the woman is in the sketch.

"She's the new masuse, not been here long."

"Where?"

"Here at the the hotel, would you like to book an appointment?"

Rohain just stands quite.

"She does massages, cupping and bath scrubs, no funny stuff though, this is a respectable establishment."

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Faris reads letter and realises he has made a huge mistake.

My love,

I've never felt such pain like this. Mother has died. She had a heart attach before chance for morning prayer. I knew, we all knew that one day this would happen but none of us were truly prepared. I've been in here the last few days, crying in my pillow as guest knock to offer their condolences. Father has never looked so depressed, he holds back the tears of a thousand storms but his hearts sad song can be heard always. To Him we being and to Him we return are the words I utter most, reminding myself that life is short and death is inevitable but it does not help. For all her deeds, character and worship, we are at least at peace she has gone to a better place.

I so sorry to bring this news to you through letter, I know you and my mother were close. We all knew you would not make it to the funeral but we all know you was with us in spirit before you ever even knew.

I feel aware for the first time and take strong reflection against the way we live our lives like death is the greatest secret. Will I live to see you again, will I beable to see our daughter again? We are never promised tomorrow so we should be greatful for today. You mean everything to me and I want you to know what I have never told you before. You have a heart so soft and open but the world around you has turnd you bitter deep inside. The easiest thing in life to do is make mistakes and it would be a mistake to hold on to the grudges that have frozen your heart and just forgive. Forgiveness is the best gift anyone could ever receive or give, so forgive yourself and those whose grudges weigh you down. For years you have punished yourself with fear even though you are brave, please stop doubting yourself as a husband, a father, a good man.

People tell us to abide by such nonsense superstitions like they have knowledge but it just brings anger to a grieving family, even if they are trying to help. The voices down stairs sometimes can be heard praying, sometimes gossiping, how could they not control themselves and have some respect?

Since the creation of this world, thousands and millions have arrived, no one has left, they are all engulfed in soil. We act like have forgotten we are only travellers of this world and that our destination is the grave. We live life as if we do not know its secret, as if we are so unaware. We live to build great mansions but in the end, only two meters of this vast earth will be our home. From the soil we have come, to soil we shall return. Life is just a bridge designed to test us, to push our limits, to test our faith. We cannot control our circumstances but we can control how we respond to them. Choosing the correct, righteous path has never been easy and yet the fastest path to our goals has always been the straight path.

You have always been a beacon of principle, of honour and I have always loved that about you more than anything. You know what is justice and always seek it in all you do but I cannot forget the day you broke your own principles, when you gave up on them to seek revenge. Never have I ever expressed my feelings about the way you went about things but if you revenge evil with evil, when will it end? I am afraid of a day that will come when you cross that line again because I never want to loose you to the darkness of this world. You have always guided us, so always guide us the right way. My Mother once told me that the greatest gift in life is forgiveness.