Chapter Eleven

Conri…

Conri could feel Tala froze, as if she has done something wrong. He looked into her pretty eyes and kissed her tenderly.

“Have I done something wrong?” Was the first soft reply.

“No, no baby, you haven’t done anything wrong. I needed you, I needed this. But we need to have a serious talk, about your father…”

“Oh” Tala got up from Conri and started to get dressed.

Conri also stood up and put his pants and shirt back on. He took her by the hand and pulled her back against him, trying to give her some reassurance about his feelings. He went to sit on a big rock and beckoned her to come sit next to him.

“I think I would rather stand, thank you. It still hurts a little.” Tala rubbed her tender back. She could still feel the bruises, they are already much better, but it’s still sensitive.

Conri got up and walked over to her.

“Can I do anything to make it better?”

“I wish you could, but it will heal soon enough.” Tala smiled up at him and looked up at the moon. She always loved the mo