Chapter 80

Zara's POV
Today, even though my feelings were full of mixed emotions, there was an important event waiting for me. Zena, my sister, was graduating. I wanted to support her and make her feel special on this historic day. Despite all the anxiety gnawing at my mind, I tried to focus on this happy moment.
After preparing Kayra and making sure she was comfortable, I headed to the campus where the graduation ceremony was being held. The atmosphere on campus was cheerful and full of enthusiasm. I felt proud to witness Zena’s accomplishment. Holding a bouquet of fresh flowers in my hand, I walked through the crowd and searched for Zena among the other happy graduates.
When I finally saw her, her radiant face touched my heart. She was wearing a toga and a big smile adorned her face. When her eyes caught my presence, she immediately waved and approached me.
“Zara! Thank you for coming! I’m so happy!” Zena shouted, her hug warm and sincere.
“Congratulations, Zena! You made it! This is for you,” I said, handing her the bouquet of flowers as a congratulatory message. “You were amazing today!”
She accepted the flowers with sparkling eyes. “Thank you! This is the best moment of my life! I’m so grateful you’re here.”
Afterwards, we joined other family and friends to celebrate this historic event. One time, when Zena was sitting next to me, she noticed my expression that looked a little sad.
“Zara, is everything okay? You look a little anxious,” Zena asked, worried about my feelings.
“I’m fine, Zena. It’s just that I miss Leo. It’s hard at times like this.” I tried to explain without being too dramatic about the situation.
Zena took my hand. “I know it’s hard. But you still have Kayra, and we’re here to support you. Don’t lose hope, Sis. Leo will definitely come back someday.”
Her words calmed me down a little. I tried to share the happiness on this special day, even though the heavy burden on my heart remained.
The graduation moment continued with a lively procession, followed by a celebration with family and friends. Laughter and happiness filled the room, making me forget the sadness a little. This time, I was ready to be grateful for what I had and hold on tightly to everything that was positive.
In the midst of this difficult journey, I will continue to fight—for Kayra, for Zena, and for myself. With all the laughter and love around me, I was determined to continue this journey with hope.
The next day, I prepared myself with mixed feelings in my heart. It was my first day back to work after giving birth, and my feelings were very complicated—happy to be back to my routine, but anxious to leave Kayra for the first time. When I said goodbye to her, she seemed to be crying, looking at me with eyes full of hope and confusion.
“I’m sorry, honey. Mommy has to go to work. I’ll be back soon,” I said, trying to comfort Kayra even though my heart ached to see the tears on her face. My mother was beside me, ready to care for Kayra, but a sense of helplessness hit me as I had to leave.
I wanted to hold Kayra longer, but time was ticking and there was little I could do. With heavy steps, I walked out of the house, trying to prepare myself to start work again.
As time went by, I tried to focus, but my thoughts kept wandering back to Kayra. While at the office, I tried hard to carry out all the tasks and responsibilities, but when I received a message from Ismaya, all the panic came back.
“Zara, have you heard the latest news? Many women are experiencing early menopause. It seems to have something to do with the recurrence of human ovum harvesting,” she wrote.
The message made my heart race. The news of early menopause was so worrying. Was this all related to what had happened? Why were they taking human ova again? Could someone be trying to take advantage of this situation?
In my worry and confusion, I started to panic. What should I do? Could I protect Kayra and myself from this danger?
I felt pressured, thinking about the incredibly difficult situation. In moments like this, I felt the need to get answers and protection for us. Maybe I should talk to Mom about this or find out more about what could be done.
As time passed, I tried not to let my worries haunt me while working. One step at a time, I tried to complete my responsibilities, but thoughts of Kayra and news from Ismaya kept bothering me.
When it was time for a break, I decided to call Mom. “Mom, is everything okay with Kayra? I… I’m worried,” I said, my voice shaking slightly.
“Kayra is fine, honey. She just needs time to adjust. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of her,” Mom replied softly, her voice bringing a hint of peace. But the doubts in my mind couldn’t completely disappear.
I tried to calm my negative thoughts and promised myself to keep fighting for Kayra. If this news is true, I must prepare to protect both of us. But for now, I have to work and stay focused. I will find a way to get more information about this situation and how to protect myself and my child.
My first day at work felt like more than just a job challenge. It was a journey to protect the sustainability of my life and Kayra, while also considering the security of the future of the Leo nation. Every second felt full of worries and responsibilities that I had to face.
When I got home from work, I decided to contact Orion. Although there was a significant gap between us due to the past, I felt like he might be able to help me with this complicated situation. “Orion, can we meet? There are some important things we need to discuss,” I wrote in a message.