Little Kasky held tightly onto Pilar, his tiny arms wrapped around her as he cried softly.
“Eee… eee…”
His eyes were fixed on Mom.
She was busy—cooking and cleaning fish, moving her hands quickly, focused on her work. The sounds and motion caught Kasky’s attention, but also made him feel a little left out.
He didn’t understand why she wasn’t coming to him.
His lips trembled.
Then—
“EEEEEE!”
Kasky’s soft cries turned into a louder, emotional call. He hugged Pilar even tighter, seeking comfort while still watching Mom from a distance.
He wanted her.
He needed her.
But she was busy.
Pilar gently held him, rocking him slightly, trying to soothe his little heart. Her touch was calm and warm, helping him feel a bit safer.
Still, Kasky kept looking over.
Waiting.
Hoping.
“Eee…”
His voice softened again, tired from crying.
Mom noticed.
Even while working, she glanced over and spoke gently to him, reassuring him that she was still there.
That small moment helped.
Slowly…
Kasky calmed down.
His grip on Pilar relaxed just a little, though his eyes still followed Mom’s every move.
For little Kasky, even a short distance feels big—but with comfort and love nearby, he finds his way back to calm again.
