Nora was silent all through our drive back home. I was silent too and it felt so awkward. When we got home, she carried me in her chest and put me in bed.

"Get some rest. I'm going to have a walk in the garden" she said, and left.

She didn't return until about two hours later, and she looked better. Her expression was calmer.

"Please take me home, Aunty" i begged. The promise I made to my mom was to be by her side and protect her. Of course I had made the promise to her in ...