LOVE AND FAITH
d her school, the hot sun piercing every inch of her skin. Her temple and forehead were ado
e had more spirit, the fatigue that struck her meant nothing to
sic. And the memory she had tried to forget resurfaced. That image of his father being dragged into the po
ng his neighbor's hens. As a result, he recei
she no longer had
vegetable and fruit stall with the help
then, being late had become her middle name. Fortunately, her teachers fathom
't even have to look back to figure out who it was. For so long, his voice had been
he same shade of brown as his skin. He jumped off his bike with a smile on his face
his presence. Her pupils constricted in disbelief. Instead of r
each passing day. Ayu was just a child to an ex-prostitute and a prisoner to Ali's mother. She wouldn't be on their level with her
ers with dignity as a respected person in the village. People's dignity and status in society, according to him
tely declined his offer, shaking her head. He looked at his wristwatch to see what time it was. "The classes have begun. If you arrive an hour late, the teacher will not admit you." There was no
ed their union. Ayu's heart pounded, and her face turned pale. Anxiety manifested itself t
" Ali's voice jolted
d cleared her th
ual for you to be so qui
li braked his bike's pedals, Ayu dashed into the school
nce placed him at the top of the class of straight-A students. A
en going on. As a punishment for her tardiness, th
Her classmates genuinely cared about her. They were always willing to lend he
blue eyes and blond hair entered the class elegantly and confidently. Except for Ayu, his handsome face with a broad smile on his lips enc
ssing their wonder at his existence. In a minute, the teacher calmed them down
e." Another commotion was successfully induced by the school pr
ave leered at her, startled by her announcement, and his cheeks flushed. Receiving an unexpect
" the teacher said, "to in
ed his name. The majority of the girls wanted to know more about him. However, the teache
rom the empty chair beside her as she could. Her gaze was drawn to her book. Dave moved slowly
he turned, Dave's hand reached out to her
hesitantly. "Ayu." H
mply nodded. "How did you get those scars on your hands?" In embarrassment, Ayu