Aya page 17

 Aya page 17 by ric gustafson

The elderly woman sat down next to Aya. " We will walk with you to the graveyard". She smiled. " We will grieve with you".

Aya watched as women prepared Avidan's body for burial.

" Just take care of your baby and mourn your husband".

Aya stared at the woman. 

" We will do everything else".

Then Aya's thoughts turned to her brother. Why did he abandon them?. Why did he give up everything to start following a false prophet?.

Aya looked at the elderly woman. " Now what do I do?".

She smiled. " First, you must ask HaShem for wisdom". She thought for a moment. " You could stay and raise your son here in the Holy City".

Aya was surprised by the idea. She looked around the house. She wanted to raise her son here.

She stared at the elderly woman. 

" I will do whatever I have to to stay here".

After everyone had left, she stared at the front door. What would she say if her brother walked through that door?.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric