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TEARS OF SUFFERING
“Life will be lonely without you, Au.”
“Yeah, but don’t worry. Apa and Ama would take good
care of you.”
Ugyen nodded. “I know they’ll.”
The moment was poignant. Soon they went to sleep.
Early the next morning, Au Lham knocked on their door.
“Get up, boys. Breakfast is ready.”
When they came out of the bathroom, Au Lham had laid
breakfast on the table. When the chauffeur arrived,
everyone bustled about like bees.
While the chauffeur was packing the luggage at the back
of the Toyota Hilux, Samphel hugged everyone. “Au,
please take care of Ugyen.”
Au Lham gave him a sisterly hug. “Don’t worry about
him. Study hard.”
“Thank you, Au,” he said and hugged Ugyen, “study
hard, Ugyen.”
Ugyen’s voice quivered. “I would, Au.”
Samphel got in the truck. His parting smile lit up his
expression. “Bye, everyone.” He wished to say more but
words choked him.
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