Secrets

I spotted Lirole standing under the pavilion.

That's my grandmother's grave.

"Hey Lirole"

Lirole glanced back and said, "Das, I am glad to see you here"

"Yeah, I was just..."

Her eyes are wet and red.

She must be crying.

Dammit! I don't know what to say.

"I heard you are going back home today" she asked.

"Yeah"

"Good luck with your exams"

"Thanks"

"Though you don't really need 'good luck' to pass"

"That's not true"

"You have really changed, huh?" she said, patting my head.

"Are you feeling okay?"

"Yes, I am fine"

"What about the baby?"

"It is fine too"

"Which month is it?"

"Sixth"

"What is the due date?"

"It's on the same date as Di's birthday"

"I see"

"Hey" she touched my face and said, "What will you do after your coronation?"

"I don't know"

"You will be the king. Will you take the responsibility?"

"I will try"