Stars and Constellation

With a sigh, Kiara and Casey walked back inside the house. The warmth of the fire and the soft light of the candles were a welcome sight after the chill of the night air.

"I'm so glad we could share those stories," Casey said, his eyes still aglow with wonder. "Thank you for telling them to me."

"It was my pleasure," Kiara said, her heart warmed by the boy's enthusiasm. "Maybe we can look at the stars again tomorrow night?"

"I would love that!" Casey said, a smile on his face.

Suddenly, the peace of the night was broken by the ringing of the telephone. Kiara picked up the phone, surprised to hear her father's voice on the other end.

"Hello, dear," her father said, his voice sounding happy. "I hope I'm not disturbing you."

"Of course not, father," Kiara replied. "It's wonderful to hear from you.

Kiara could hear the smile in her father's voice as he spoke. "It's so good to talk to you, my dear," he said. "I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you too, father," Kiara said, her heart sw