As the afternoon melted into evening, Moipone decided it was time to drop the girls off at their residence. The sun was lower now, painting the sky in soft golds and blush pinks, the kind of light that made everything feel tender.
They stood by the car for a moment longer than necessary, reluctant to end the day.
"Thank you for today, Mama," Reratilwe said, hugging her tightly. "I needed this more than I knew."
Moipone held her daughter's face in her hands, studying her. "I can see that, especially your friend." she said softly. "You look happy, Ruri. That's all I want."
Her mother noticing the smallest things in people .
Reratilwe smiled, heart full.
