Chapter seventeen

Ndeye, still amazed, took a few steps forward without stopping to contemplate the place, stars in her eyes.

_ Where are we, Aras? she asked without turning around.

_ At the Rukarara, one of the few wonders of the country but also of the continent to have known how to cross the centuries without ever losing their charm, he answered.

_ Thank you for bringing me here. It's indeed a place that inspires calm.

_ You're welcome. The water is very good according to Moha, you can go in for a swim if you want.

_ I... I can't.

_ Why? If it's because of your wounds, don't be ashamed of them. They show what a fighter you are.

_ It's not that.

_ Ah! I forgot you don't have them anymore! Then what is it?

_ It's just... I can't swim. I've never even seen a river this close. So this is my first time.

_ That's no reason to hang your head in shame. Moha can teach you when you're ready.

_ That would be great!

_ By the way, do you want me to tell you a secret?

_ I... Yes.