Melody

"Don't worry Zoraya. Now that you're here, you'll never be sad."

Her blue eyes blinked with disbelief as soon as I said that. She looked at me like she was seeing something strange.

I patted her head in assurance. "Trust me, Zoraya. I won't let a drop of tears come to your eyes ever again."

She blinked innocently and a lone tear rolled down her eyes. She wiped the tears and hugged me.

"Thank you," she sniffed.

I could feel her body relax in my arms. She was starting to ...