Niesha
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James’s words echoed in Niesha head.
I won’t forget you. Such simple words… and yet, they held a world of meaning. It meant that she had been something, at least to James. It meant that she had impacted his life enough to deserve being remembered. She wouldn’t forget James, not just because he was… had been a pillar in the community, he’d been.. Something special here. She turned away from everyone, but she couldn’t seem to escape Kristina’s notice.
Or maybe she just wanted the comfort. As she hugged her, Niesha returned the hug, but when Kristina started to cry, she wasn't too sure what to do. She tightened her grip slightly, and stroked her hair, trying to soothe, but feeling awkward at the motion. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to comfort Kristina, she did… but she hadn’t really had such physical contact.. Since Sophia. She wasn’t too sure what to feel, but she tried not to let Kris see it.
As Kristina looked over, to see the sentencing and watch the group leave, Niesha watched her. And then realised that maybe she was being selfish… maybe Kristina stayed here for her, and nothing else… She knew that Kristina had a deep relationship- connection with James…
”You can go if you want, I’ll be okay” she said softly to Kristina, giving her a sad smile. The words were hard to say, but she knew that she had to say them.
”I don’t want you to go, but… if its what you want, and need… I want you to do it… I’ll be okay” she said again, promising it, even as she wished, more than selfishly, that Kristina would stay with her.