Chapter 73

Leo’s POV
“Thank you, Leo. It means a lot to me. But this trip won’t be easy,” she said, her face showing a sense of loss.
After talking with Cindy, I turned back to Zara, and it was time to share the news. “Zara, I have some news to share. Cindy has to return to our planet soon because of a health issue there. And… I plan to go with her.”
Zara’s expression changed immediately. “Oh… I understand,” she replied, but her tone showed that she didn’t fully agree. “When are you leaving?”
“She needs to leave soon, but I said I need at least two more months here to make sure everything is okay. We have a lot of preparations to do to welcome the baby,” I replied, sensing the concern in my words.
But as I explained, I could see the sadness on Zara’s face. “Leo, I want to come with you. But… I know a normal human can’t go to your planet,” she said, her voice full of regret.
I felt the pain in her heart. She was not only dealing with a month of loss but she was also caught between wanting to be with me and the realization of reality.
“Zara, I don’t want you to feel separated. You and our baby are my top priority. We can do this together, even if it’s not physical. We’ll stay connected, and I’ll be back soon,” I said, trying to comfort her.
“But… what am I going to do without you for two months?” Zara asked softly, looking at me with hope.
“We’ll manage everything. Your family is here, and I’ll make sure they take good care of you. Every time I’m gone, I’ll keep in touch. Think about all the fun things we’ll do when I get back,” I replied, trying to give her hope.
Zara nodded slowly, though her eyes were starting to fill with tears. “I know… your duties and responsibilities are important, Leo. I’m just scared of everything that could happen…”
I held her hand. “I promise to make everything okay. Every second we’re apart only makes us stronger. We’ll face it all together, no matter what,” I said firmly.
We looked at each other, and despite the uncertainty ahead, we were determined to keep moving forward. In the midst of loss, our love would bridge distance and time.
Zara’s POV
That night, as the sky darkened and the stars shone, I stood in the yard, watching Leo and Cindy prepare to leave Earth in their UFO. It was the first time I’d seen a real, living spaceship, something that had only existed in imagination or movies. They planned to leave in silence, and I could feel a magical aura around them—as if they had the power to stop time, making the entire process invisible to the world.
Watching the UFO drift away, disbelief filled my heart. This was real. Even though everything felt surreal, I knew that soon they would return to their home planet. The thought of Leo leaving before our baby was born was heartbreaking.
My heart felt heavy, and suddenly all the longing and worry came rushing out of me. Two months without Leo, moments that meant so much to me. How could I get through this? Meanwhile, the pregnancy process was getting closer to the end, and my feelings were getting more and more mixed up.
After the UFO disappeared from my sight, I felt as if a piece of me had disappeared with it. Without thinking, I grabbed my phone and called my best friend, Ismaya. She was the only person I could share all these painful feelings with.
“Ismaya, I need you,” I said when she answered the phone. A hint of uncertainty was in my voice.
“What’s wrong, Zara? You sound worried,” she replied, her voice full of concern.
“Leo and Cindy just left. They went back to their planet. Now I’m all alone here, and I don’t know what to do,” I said, feeling it turn into a sob.
“Zara, calm down. This is all hard, I know. But tell me more. How do you feel?” Ismaya asked softly, trying to calm me down.
“I feel so lonely. It’s really hard for me, especially with the baby coming,” I said, my voice starting to shake. “I should be happy, but when Leo leaves… everything feels harder.”
“Zara, you’re strong. You’ve proven that you can handle a lot. Remember, this is only temporary. Two months will pass quickly, and Leo will be back. He loves you and the baby more than anything,” Ismaya tried to reassure me.
I took a deep breath, fighting back tears. “But what if I feel lonely during that time? What should I do?”
“Embrace the loneliness and allow yourself to feel it. Invite your family to spend time with you. They’ll be there for you, and I’m here to listen whenever you need to talk,” she said, providing some much-needed reassurance.
“Thank you, Ismaya. I promise I’ll try to be stronger. Maybe I can focus on all the preparations for welcoming my baby. This could be a moment to prepare well,” I replied, feeling better to hear her support.
“Exactly! And remember, you’re not alone. As always, I will be by your side. We can do this together,” Ismaya replied enthusiastically, and I felt reconnected.
After that conversation, a sense of calm slowly replaced the anxiety in my heart. Even though Leo was gone, I felt surrounded by the love and support of my friends and family. All this attention reminded me that I was not alone in this journey.
As I faced the days leading up to the birth, I knew there was a lot of preparation to be done. With renewed vigor, I decided to make the most of these two months. I would be a strong mother to this baby, and nothing would stand in my way.
The next day, I took Ismaya to the market to look for baby supplies. Shopping was therapeutic for me—it was fun to hunt for items to welcome my little one. We wandered through shelves filled with cute items, from clothes to toys to bedding.