Episode 3

Early in the morning, the carriage arrived. Vohn picks up the bag and give to her father, she takes the scarf out in her pocket and put gently to her father's neck.

"Papa, I made this scarf for you", she said and put the scarf on his neck. "Always keep this hang on your neck."

She hug her father tightly, her tears flow down on her cheeks and sniffs.

"I'm gonna miss you so much, papa", she cried.

"I'm gonna miss you too, Vohn", he replied and wipe her tears.

"Will you come back early? Won't you take long? I want to be with you, papa", she cried again. "I will go with you, so that I can always with you... Can I?."

"(sigh) I want to, but it is a very long journey, Vohn, I can't let you come with me. You have to stay here and study", he said. "But don't worry Vohn we have a promise that we made. Right?" He caress her head.

The coachman approaches, "My lord, the carriage is ready and the luggage are all set in, we can go now, my lord."

"Okay, I will be there", he replied to the coachman and stand up.

"Vohn I have to go now, you must take good care of yourself, ok?"

Vohn grabs his hand, "Papa, don't stay so long in there and come back immediately", she said sadly and worriedly.

"Yes, of course, I won't take long in there, don't worry", he said and pat her head. "Well, can I go now, mademoiselle?" he kissed her forehead and smiled, and also Vohn. He picks up his bag and step in the carriage, he turn around and wave his hand saying goodbye.

"Goodbye Vohn, see you", he said waving his hand and the carriage starts running. "I will promise, I will bring something for you when I come back home. Take care of yourself, Vohn!" he shouted.

"You too papa, take care and be safe!", she shouted back and wave her hand.

"Yes, I will Vohn", he shouted. "I love you my precious daughter!"

"I love you too more, papa!", she shouted and wave her hand again. "Be safe!"

Vohn didn't stop waving and didn't go inside until the carriage has gone from her sights. Her tears flow down slowly on her cheeks and she sobs. The maid approach towards her and escort her inside. At her bedroom, she sits on her bed and cry. Her nanny looks at her and feel sad, she approach to Vohn and comfort her. She hugs her and pat gently her shoulder then starts singing.

"What song is that, Nanny?" she asked.

"It's a song that makes you feel better, milady", she said gently. "A song to make the sadness into better."

"Really?" she said.

"Yes, milady."

"Will you sing it for me every night when I go to sleep?", she said with tears.

"Of course, milady. From now on I will sing this song for you, milady", she said and caress her head. She continue singing the song and Vohn feel relieve.

🎵" My dear little sparrow, you feel so much pain and sorrow

                            You're hurt and pitiful, but no one knows,

                            Dear pitiful little sparrow, strong and brave and narrow

                             I feel you 'cause I'm like you, oh, brave little sparrow

                             I'm proud of you.

                              Don't feel lonely, my dear

                              You are not alone, I am here

                              Don't keep your pain in your heart

                              Let it out, it'll make you apart

                              Come to my arms

                               Lay your head and feel the warm "🎵

Until Vohn falls asleep, the maid carry her and let her lay properly to the bed.

In the afternoon, Vohn wakes up, she didn't realize that she slept so tight. She jumps to the bed and grabs the night robe and go down stairs. She smells something.

to be continued....

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