Chapter 325

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Tarik watched as Lissana stood quietly, her expression clouded with sadness. “Lissana, what’s wrong?” he asked gently. “Are you hungry?” Lissana shook her head, her energy suddenly returning. “No, it’s not that. I want to see my parents in person.” Tarik smiled, understanding the depth of her longing. “I’m happy for you, but you don’t seem very happy. Don’t you want to see them?” “That’s not it,” she replied, her voice softening. “I’m happy because I can finally hug them.” “Then why do you look so troubled? Your priests will let you be with them, something you’ve always desired.
You’re returning to the human kingdom.” A shadow of sadness crossed Tarik’s face. “So, you want to decide whether you’ll see her again? I thought Maya would be going for a while.” “How long will it be?” Lissana asked, her brow furrowing. “There’s a month left until the festival. Will you be back? We promised to celebrate together.” “I don’t know, but I’ll try,” he said, determination in his voice. “When do you leave?” she pressed. “We’re going tomorrow,” he replied. “Your uncles and Uzziel are going too?” “Yes,” he confirmed. “When you leave, you don’t have to play with anyone else.
I want to spend every afternoon with you before you go. Don’t forget me.” Lissana took his hand, squeezing it tightly. “I could never forget you, my best friend.” That day, Lissana and Tarik were inseparable. They spent every moment together, sharing laughter and secrets. When night fell, they fell asleep side by side, comforted by each other’s presence. The next morning, as the time to leave approached, Tarik turned to her. “Hug your friend for me, and when you’re with your family, come back ready. I’ll be waiting.” A bright smile lit up Lissana’s face.
“It’s a promise, Tarik.” As the portal opened, she took Maya’s hand and stepped forward. Before crossing, she turned back to Tarik, waving goodbye with a hopeful smile. As Lissana stepped through the portal, a warm light enveloped her. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a breathtaking landscape, the sky painted in vibrant hues. But her attention was drawn not to the beauty around her, but to the couple standing before her-a striking woman with flowing hair, tears glistening in her eyes, and a tall, handsome man gazing at her with unwavering love. It was her parents.
Though Lissana had seen them countless times through the magic mirror, the reality of their presence felt entirely different, like stepping into the pages of her favorite book. Abril was the first to approach, her eyes filled with emotion as she looked at her daughter. Lissana had grown so much; she was no longer the baby Abril had cradled in her arms. “My little one, finally I can hold you again,” Abril said, her voice trembling. “You can’t imagine how much I’ve missed you.” Abril pulled back slightly, cupping Lissana’s face in her hands.
“You’re even more beautiful than I remembered.” Lissana smiled shyly, her heart swelling with joy. “You too, Mother.” Alessandro knelt beside them, lowering himself to Lissana’s level. “Hello, Lissana. I’m your father. Do you remember me?” Lissana hesitated, memories of her parents hazy from her infancy. “I don’t remember you, but I know you’re my father,” she replied, her voice soft. He wrapped her in a warm embrace, his heart swelling with love. “I’ve missed you so much, little one.” Tears streamed down Abril’s cheeks as she held her daughter tightly, as if afraid to let go.
“I can’t believe this is real,” she whispered, overwhelmed with emotion. Once Abril managed to calm her tears, she turned to Maya and Cassian. “Thank you for taking care of her all this time, and for bringing her back to us.” Alessandro stepped aside for a moment, embracing his brother and Uzziel, who had been waiting anxiously. “Welcome back,” he said, his voice filled with warmth. “Thank you,” Lissana echoed, her heart full. For Alessandro, it felt like only a few months had passed, but for Cassian, the time had stretched painfully. He hugged his brother tightly.
“Can you imagine how much we missed you, Lessan?” “I know,” Alessandro replied, a smile breaking through. “I’ll make sure to work hard to make up for lost time.” Uzziel clung to his leg, peeking out shyly. “This is you, Uncle Alessandro,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “Hello, little one,” Alessandro replied, bending down to meet Uzziel’s gaze. “You’re a bit shy, aren’t you?” Uzziel nodded, hiding his face behind his small hands. “You’ve grown so much since I last saw you,” Alessandro said, ruffling Uzziel’s hair affectionately.
Cassian held his wife close, looking at Maya with gratitude. “I’m so glad everything turned out well.” “Yes, it’s a success,” Maya agreed, her eyes shining with happiness. Abril cradled Lissana in her arms once more, whispering, “Even if you’re all grown up, you’ll always be my baby, my precious one.”