by Jachin Walusungu
Chengelo has built her life with quiet determination, through long days, honest work, and a heart that has learned to endure without complaint. Leo carries his grief with grace. The loss he endured reshaped him, convinced that some chapters are meant to remain closed. When their worlds collide, they find he possibility of a love that heals rather than hurts.
He reached for her hand like he already knew she was slipping into her thoughts again. “Chengelo,” he said softly, “look at me.” She did — slowly. “I’m not going anywhere.” Her breath caught, but she didn’t speak. “I know distance isn’t easy,” he continued, his thumb brushing gently over her knuckles. “I know it can make everything feel uncertain… like something beautiful might just disappear.” Her eyes lowered.
