Dreams Do Come True

Dreams held close to the chest, whispered hopes to the drifting clouds. Maybe the Skies really were listening?

I came to the fire to find Sahnka speaking to the Ubar, and that alone surprised me. Sahnka is, and always has been, more of a loner. He tends to be a bit harsh in his words, and he knows that just dosn't sit will with some. He had chosen to come to the fires without prodding, and at first I had no idea why.

He wanted to speak to the Ubar, and it did not take long for the drift of the conversation to reach my ears. The Ubar called me over to ask me if I loved Sahnka. The question startled me with its bluntness. The answer I gave was the true one, but it was also the simple answer. Of course I love Sahnka. I have loved him since I was a child. I have loved him since I understood what love is. I kept my love to myself, and I watched as his life carried him on another path while my heart broke silently within my chest. I kept my pain to myself, for it wasn't right to inflict it on others.

When the Bride Price was agreed upon I thought my heart would explode with joy. I wanted something to pinch me to make sure I was awake. I did not make a big, tearful sort of display - but inside I suddenly felt like girl with her nose first pierced and happy. I felt as if in that moment there was nothing that could take my joy away, and maybe - just maybe - my Little Brother was right. It was my turn to be happy.

But - as with all things - I should have known better....