Waiting for his widow

"Answer me honestly, Kay. Are you happy?" asked Genta suddenly after the two of them were engrossed in their respective minds.

Kaylila can't answer Genta's so outspoken question. In fact, he never even suspected that the question would just come up, without any signal from Genta.

Kaylila was only able to remain silent, without giving a word of answer. His tongue felt sore, his throat felt dry instantly. His heart was overcome with concern to answer that seemingly trivial question.

On the one hand he wants to say everything he feels right now. His disappointment and heartache cannot be expressed in words alone. Deeper and more painful. At least that's how he feels.

"Of course I'm happy," Kaylila replied after she fell silent long enough.