Donovan
But listening to Reuben, watching his solemn expression, a small glimmer of hope sparked within her.
"All right," she said finally, offering him a tentative smile. "But only if you mean it, Reuben. I don't want any more trouble or hurtful words."
Reuben nodded fervently. She saw relief flooding his features. "I mean it, Boma. I'll prove it to you. Friends?"
Boma extended her hand, and Reuben shook it firmly, sealing their newfound understanding.
As the last rays of sunlight disappeared, casting them both into the growing darkness, Boma couldn't help but feel that maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for a genuine friendship to blossom between them.
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