Chapter 43: The Promise

This afternoon, Aaliyah had stood in front of the mirror staring at her reflection. It felt to her like everything she had believed in all her life was a big lie, and there were so many things out there that were unthinkable...and real.

As she walked up the stairs, faced with the double doors she recognized all too much, there was only one thing on her mind. She was here to keep her promise, with a little extra gift.

Aaliyah had a pair of baggy black pants on, and a cute blue top. Her hair was let down as usual, and she was shrugging off every form of anxiety that was trying to hold her back. She wanted to do this alone, and the evening was the perfect time.

Apart from the clothes, She had received two things from Alastair.

There were still people walking in, even though the sermon had begun already and Aaliyah slipped in together with them. As expected, the place was dark and the seats were full of those who had come for worship.