Chapter Fifty three The heart knows the truth

Leniela closed the door with a heavy 'bang!', made sure it was locked before leaning her back helplessly on it. Her eyes slowly shut as her body slipped down till her butts touched the cold floor. An icy tear escaped her eyes, down her cheek.

Why was the world so cruel?

Why was fate so cruel to her?

Unlike others who had their whole life infront of them, hers was as fragile as an egg and just when she'd succeeded in her wish and found a man to love, he turned out to be her parents' murderer.

Why can't she be happy for the little time she had at least?.

She wrapped her hands across her soldiers and weeped more for no one could answer her questions.

"Lenie,". A knock came from the other side of the door but she didn't move.

"Lenie, open up. Your friend is here to see you". The voice persisted.

Leniela instantly raised her head up.

"I..I'll be there shortly. Thanks Lilian". She said and heard her retreat.

She struggled and rose up, went to the sink and watched her face then grabbed a to