Healing While Travelling

“It’s up to you. Just watch out! Don’t blame me if I suddenly speed up in the middle of the journey,” Diaz had warned Afika.

“Yeah … don’t speed!” Afika protested. “Prioritise driving safety,” she advised.

“Let’s get there quickly,” Diaz replied.

"You're carrying someone's child. It's like having nine lives. Remember! You have to take responsibility for taking other people's lives," said Afika.

"Ah, nag!" Diaz didn't want to respond to Afika's babbling anymore. He stepped on the gas and almost knocked Afika off her feet.

Reflexively, Afika's hands immediately wrapped around Diaz's waist. She also put her body behind Diaz's back as he immediately sped up.

***

A few days later, Diaz and Afika rarely saw each other at school anymore. Was it because the semester holidays were approaching? Diaz was never seen hanging around the school corridors again. Very strange, isn't it? Afika cast her eyes around the school.