Chapter Six

The Yellow light

I watch them both sleep. The little girl wrapped her one arm and leg on her mother’s body. It looks satisfying seeing them both hugging each other. It is like they are full of love, very simple and pure, a priceless moment for a mother and her child.

I observed how the little girl sleeps with her tiny mouth open. She has chubby cheeks and a rounded face. Her uncombed hair messily spread on the pillow. Where is your father? 

And then I look at her mother.  As she sleeps on the side I can see half of her face. I admired the symmetry of her face. She has a sharp nose, defined jaw line and a small chin. I am curious why a beautiful woman like her stays by herself. ‘What’s your story?’  I watched her peacefully sleep and wondered if she is dreaming, and if so, is she dreaming of me? Because I am right here beside her. 

I caught a glimpse