But Toidr was not okay. When they came home he just wanted to sleep. He was nauseated and dizzy. For three days his parents watched over him, but then he quietly just stopped breathing. No one expected it, they were in total shock.
The whole family was heartbroken, but Noor took it particularly hard. She felt responsible.
- But sis, it was not your fault! How could it be?
- I made him climb higher than he should have. I pushed him!
Hdajk and Rusa were devastated, but kept on with their daily tasks. Hdajk’s belly was growing, but she felt no anticipation about her pregnancy. There was an indifference about her, and she hardly ever smiled anymore.
Rusa tried to comfort Hdajk, but felt that he was falling short. She was inconsolable.
So he started to spend most of his time away from the camp. The sadness was like a heavy carpet over the family, and it seemed like nothing could ever make them happy again.
Not even the birth of Mtyo put a smile on Hdajk’s face.
- I’m happy you are out of my belly, my sweetest, but your mama’s heart is filled with tears. How can I bring you anything but sorrow? Will I lose you too?
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