Chaptet Thirteen

Timika

“Look at me” … she says in a soft, yet firm tone.

“My sweet Tim-Tam” she begins, raising my chin gently. Her eyes flashing a brilliant silver…. “Everyone has a past, their own demons. But the only way these things can ruin us, and win over us, is if we let them. Stop running! Turn and face them, and if you fail … that’s okay ... just get up and try again. Because the only time we really fail, is when we stop trying. No one can keep you down, just remember that! You are the boss of your own life, no one else! Not your past, or your present, nothing and no one…just you! I know you have a special journey to complete first. But remember this… when your time comes. You are very special, my little Tim-Tam…”

I stare into her gorgeous silver eyes… It’s like I’m hit with a wave of emotion and realisation.

“Thank you, Zira…. I…I needed to hear that” I reply quietly…feeling my eyes pool up, yet I don’t feel sad, but calmness and relief.

She moves over and gives me a hug.

The hug f