Adieu -

"It sounds like a hand-off," he said softly. "When I say adieu , I am acknowledging that I can no longer hold your hand or watch over your path. So, I am placing you into the hands of something much bigger than myself. I am entrusting you to the universe, to the Creator, to the stars. It is the most loving thing I can do—to let go and trust that you will be looked after."

He smiled, closed his eyes, and for the first time, Elara didn't feel abandoned. She felt looked after. "It sounds like a hand-off," he said softly

Elara pulled back, tears welling. "But that sounds like you’re leaving forever!" I am entrusting you to the universe, to

"Then I'll say 'see you soon,'" Elara replied, her voice trembling. Elara pulled back, tears welling

Elara finally understood. Adieu wasn't a door slamming shut; it was a prayer whispered into the wind. It wasn't about the absence of the person leaving, but the presence of the protection they wished upon you.