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Holding the tree, I performed my best acting skills. I kept my hand on my chest and cleaned my invisible sweat from my forehead.

“Mam are you alright?” Jemmy’s worried voice hit my ears, and I looked at him with my tired face as if someone hadn’t given me food for years.

“Water..” I cough “I need water.” I again cleaned my face and acted as if something was happening to me.

He again cursed under his breath and looked distressed.

“Mam, can you walk back as I can’t leave you alone here?” He asked, looking panicked.

“I can’t.” I huffed dramatically and that poor soul was worried, like there was no tomorrow.

I felt bad doing this to him, but I was also helpless today.

“See, I can see the beach is there, so I am waiting for you there. You please get the water for me,” I said while trying to feel better.

“No mam, I can’t leave you alone like this.” He shook his head.

“I... I need water. Then tell someone to get it for me.” I said, while taking a deep breath.

“Mam..mam I forgot my w