Home of tears

Ayla's POV

Making tiny sniffles, I managed to get rid of the mucus dripping down my nose. Moira was rocking my back and hair with her hand and as she did that I felt really calm and at peace with myself.

After a few minutes of us not sharing a word, I pulled out of her arms and she gave me some wipes to clean my face. I sobbed quietly as I wiped off the tears, I began to think of what lie to tell her since I broke down in front of her.

I wasn't going to put Calyx in trouble, especially with his maid. It would be much better and I can save face if no one knows about it.

“Are you okay now?” She asked, bringing her hand to my face and caressing it. “Should I get you water?”I nodded and she stood up and left the room.

My throat hurt, I thought I just felt pain from there but now it burns. Moira was back with a cup of water and handed it to me.

“Thank you, Moira.” I collected it with a smile and started drinking it hungrily, like I was dying of thirst.

I gulped down all the water and dropp