The Heartfelt Decision

Grandma Meldra shook her head with a tired sigh escaping her lips, as she withdrew back her hands, and turned her head back towards Fifi.

"See," Grandma Meldra muttered.

Fifi frowned and then gestured to Grandma Meldra to hand her the kalna fruit. She walked around the mat, knelt in front of Gina, and held the fruit.

Gently, she began to massage and stroke Gina's smooth, long black hair.

"Gina, haven't I told you that Orion will be back home soon? What do you think he'll do when he recovers and finds out you've starved yourself sick?" Fifi said, her voice filled with concern.

Gina shook her head vigorously, lifted her gaze to meet Fifi's, and responded with a stubborn determination, "No. I won't eat until Orion returns. I can't enjoy myself while he might be suffering and in pain. It's not fair!" She sniffled with teary eyes as she spoke.

Fifi let out a long, exhausted sigh as she withdrew her hand, her gaze refocusing on Grandma Meldra.