Being a Father

The breezes climbed the mountain slopes until the air became cool enough to condense its vapor to drizzle. On the mountain top, the rocky peak, everything beneath seemed so small yet beautiful. Michael and Lailah landed on this lonely mountain peak. Along with thunderclaps, the streams of lightning on the horizon indicated the coming heavy rain.

Lailah stood on the edge of the mountain peak, looking at the distant horizon. Michael remained silent, expecting Lailah to speak whatever was in her mind. As though she was battling a war inside her, she opened her mouth, took a deep breath, and closed her mouth again.

"I assume you don't bring me here for sightseeing," said Michael,

"I need to tell you something"

"No shit" Michael took several steps forward to join Lailah on the edge of the mountain peak.

Lailah turned her head sideways to see his calm face. She just stared at his face for a couple of minutes before finally letting out a heavy breath,