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TEARS OF SUFFERING
Au Lham cuddled him and patted his back. “Please, don’t
cry.” Deep inside, her heart cried for his loss.
When the power was restored, Tshoden came out of the
bedroom. She hung her head when Au Lham gawked at
her. Face all red, she shuffled towards the door.
“Here comes Samphel,” Au Lham whispered. “Act
normal.”
Ugyen hastily sprinkled water on his face and wiped it
with his sleeves.
“I will return soon,” said Samphel, peeping through the
door.
Au Lham surveyed him from head to toe.
When she didn’t answer, Samphel turned to Ugyen. “It
won’t be too long.”
Ugyen flashed him a smile. “Come fast, Au.”
The next morning, Samphel sneaked out and returned in
the evening.
Au Lham came out of the kitchen and gawked at him.
“Where have you been all day?” she asked
“With friends, Au,” he said.
“Without Ugyen?”
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