I couldn't stop crying for a while and Alaila did not try to stop me either. She let me cry all I want and only patted me at some point. I could tell she was in tears too. After a while, I sniffed and pulled away from her."It's ok," she told me and I sighed.It should be ok, right? I have always hoped to meet my mom, and that had kept me going, but now, I do not know if I can keep going."What will I do now?" I asked and Alaila stared at me. "Who should I live for?" She sighed. "You should live for yourself, Xavia. You don't have to live for anyone""Myself?"She nodded. "Yes, yourself. You have a good life ahead of you. And you have me too""Alaila..."She placed her hand on my shoulder. "I do not want you to have a bad thought, Xavia. You have to be positive, ok?"I nodded, not in agreement but to make her stop worrying about me. I smiled at her and she smiled too. There was a knock on the door and Alaila stood up."I will check who is at the door. You should wipe your face"I nod
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