He removes his hair from my forehead and cries loudly. I never heard him cry. Even when my mother died. He squeezes my hand with force, the existence of which I did not suspect in his old body, and I remember that I am all that he has, and that he is again, as before, my whole world. Blood continues to rush in my body in a hurry. Roter, rather, soon. We are always in a hurry. Maybe I'm in a hurry again. Maybe I am not yet time to leave.
The protagonist experiences a deep emotional moment as a significant figure in their life shows vulnerability by crying, something they had never witnessed before, even during past tragedies. This emotional release reveals the strength and connection they share, highlighting the bond they have formed over time as they navigate life’s challenges together.
The urgency felt in the protagonist's body symbolizes their awareness of the fleeting nature of life and relationships. They...