A few hours later, everyone had gathered outside to bid farewell to the little master of the house. Hina used the farewell as a convenient excuse to emerge before the crowd wearing one of Zaen's hoodies.
Through his mow further enhanced vision, Zaen saw Uncle Mack shooting him a glare. With their arms linked together, there was little left to state the obvious.
Aeron hugged Zaen's leg, refusing to leave. It wasn't until Zen whispered something to his little brother that Aeron put on a brave face, wiped his tears off, and jumped into the car without looking back.
"What did you tell him?" Hina asked once Uncle Mack left with Aeron.
"A brave man shouldn't cry before beautiful girls," Zaen shrugged, lying on the spot.
Yet, Hina believed him, and her eyes sparkled, but then they dimmed just as quickly.
"Girls? Who else is beautiful here?" She said in a robotic voice.
