I was taken aback by this sudden move of his, it was an act of a subject, not a friend and I would never ask that of him. “Gabryl, please get up. Why have you suddenly bowed? And why have you called me Luna?” By this time my mother and grandmother had rounded the corner into the room and were taking in the scene in front of them. Their faces held as much shock as mine did seeing Gabryl on his knees before me. “Gabryl, speak to me please, you are beginning to worry me.” It was only then that he looked up at me, when I met his eyes I saw admiration, I saw loyalty, and I saw the love of a man who was like a father to me. His eyes were wet and as suddenly as he had bowed, he was on his feet and engulfed me in a hug. “My sweet Netta, I can’t believe it is time. You are so beautiful, so grown, so powerful.” He spoke softly as he held me at arms reach looking me over.
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