"She told me she'll be here."
Ja Lia said, looking from one side to the other. One of the guards didn't seem convinced, so he shot at him,
"But aren't you two living under the same roof?"
Ja only nodded. He didn't know how to explain further.
Explain that Lailah who would show up as the lady told him that she would meet him on the way.
He had been standing by the gate since heaven knew how long and he couldn't even trace her silhouette let alone her form.
"There she comes."
He said finally as he turned to the West of where he was standing.
The two guards were standing at the mouth of the gate.
Lailah was dressed radiantly. Twas some gown decked with several precious stones. He had no idea from where she had gotten the dress.
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