I was expecting a disbelieving look or at least a laugh, but surprisingly, Ume didn't give any reaction. Her face was saying: I am all ears.
So I continued as I combed her hair and told her everything about how I reached here and what I went through before meeting her.
I deliberately left out the part about Vivi since it would have been too illogical for her to believe.
Seeing her listening to me curiously made me share the life I led back on Earth.
I told her about my Maa, my brother, and the modern world that was so different from Vyoman.
While I was at it, I braided the hair at her temples into neat little plaits, gathered the rest behind her head, and fastened it with a hairpin so the remaining strands flowed freely.
Without even realizing, several hours went by as I opened up completely before her.
"I was trying not to get too close with anyone here because I want to return to my family. But when Nymeria suddenly left us, I realized that I'm already past that point.
