According to the schedule that Christian and I had set up for Ruby, she had two mandatory days off per week — days when she could relax and take a break from her school schedule.
These days off were an opportunity for her to take a break from her books and classes, and for me, they were a chance to spend time with my niece and give her my undivided attention.
Work and other responsibilities consumed me almost completely on normal days. I often caught myself thinking that my life was a series of endless worries, and only when I was with Ruby could I feel that I was truly living. That's why every moment we spent together was priceless to me.
And so, on one of those long-awaited weekends, Ruby and I decided to go into town. We didn't have any specific plans — just to walk the streets, listen to the bustle of the capital, look in the shops, and maybe buy something tasty at the market.
On days like these, I tried not to rush her and let her choose what she wanted to do.
