(Arata)
Stella was waiting for me when I arrived back. She listened to the whole conversation as I narrated what Karsten bought for me.
"Are you ready to do this? Ara. I hope you are not doing it just because of Andy's words. You realise his words mean nothing." I knew she was just looking out for me and didn't want me to get hurt in the process.
"That's the thing, Stella. You only get hurt when feelings are involved. Andy hurt me because I was in love. It won't happen with Karsten for I am keeping myself detached. It's not real."
I was astonished at how clearly one could see when the glasses of love were removed from one's eyes.
"I know but still be careful. Let's speak to sister Cheryl and take her opinion too." Sister Cheryl was Uncle Lawrence's younger sister.
Although she was much older than me and Stella, we had a special bond with her. She always looked after us like an older sister. She was extremely close to Baba and considered him a father figure.
