There will always be a pang when she recalls him.’ Maybe the pain will heal over time, but never fully. ‘She’s gutted from losing him, and no one can replace that missing part of her. Quex licked some chocolate frosting off a fork. How is she going to handle this? She’s fragile, though she may not show it.’ ‘This is so depressing, I feel miserable and I only saw Bomont a couple of times, but Zanz was crazy about him. We sat down, and I ate a big bite of cake. Quex looked at me, his green eyes piercing, but not like when he is cutting with lasers. ‘She couldn’t help falling for him,’ I added. ‘She should never even have gone near him, let alone dated him.’ I don’t think she will recover from this.’ ‘I feel so bad,’ I whispered to Quex at the wake as we obtained yet another helping of chocolate cake. She took one last look at the grave and straightened herself, wiping away the tears before stalking across to the black limo we were borrowing, and the rest of us followed, not saying a word.
One hole was being filled, but the one in Zanza’s heart would be there forever.
We stood there for a while as the dirt covered the coffin. And I knew for one, because I could read her every thought. She had a strong facade, but inside she was dying. The rest of us didn’t know him that well we were here for Zanza, for she needed the support. Regal put an arm around her and squeezed a half hug in a vain attempt at comfort.īomont’s parents had already said their farewells, and so had Zanza. She loved Bomont so much she was blinded by it, and could not see reason.Īnd now here she was, everyone’s predictions coming true. They saw the disastrous end, and tried to stop her. She should never have gotten involved with a human. Zanza had tears flowing down her face, and she was holding back sobs that were threatening to burst out. The flowers fell silently onto the ebony coffin.
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