CHAPTER 16

  Ana looked at her in a way that indicated that she wasn't willing to talk to anyone.

  "I understand you're having mixed feelings about the baby but trust me, babies are blessings and you should be happy you have a baby, father or not. Look at me, do I have a dad? No" she said, answering her own question."I don't have a dad. Why did he leave? He left because Mom couldn't bear him children so i want you to be happy for what you have. A baby,"Salish said a made to leave.

  "Salish wait,"Ana stood and walked to the little girl. She knew that for a child of four, Salish was surely smart. She embraced the girl in a tight hug.

  Meg walked in, "Ana, should we make preparations?"

  "Yes. I'm leaving tomorrow, "Ana said.

  Salish looked at Ana in a way that showed that she didn't want Ana to leave but Ana's mind was already made up. She gave Salish a reassuring smile before leaving for the kitchen.

  THE NEXT DAY...