Cora
"Hey, Cora! Darling why did you come in so cold." Grandma greeted me with a hug.
"oh god! Happy birthday grandma, how can I miss your birthday" Cora replied.
'In this world if I think I can feel safe with someone then that would be my grandma. When I used to miss mom and dad I would cuddle up and she would always tell me fairy tales and ancient myths. Indulged in her fragrance, I would sleep like that, she had a unique fragrance all the time, somewhat like lavender and refreshing lemon smell. I never could find which perfume she used but I loved her smell, that made me feel safe and comfortable.'
Cora handed her grandmother her gift, she really liked the shawl and instantly wore it. She was beautiful always, no matter how she aged but her smile would never fade away and that would make her even more pretty.
Just when...
"Cora! Oh, thank god you came dear, can you set up the dinner table for me. I am really tired today." Her aunt came in. she was the Voldemort of her life (he-who-should-not-be -called). Of course, she was bad, as any other selfish aunt who wanted the property of her grandma and until Cora lived, she could not take them.
"it's okay aunt Jennifer, I will do it" she left her grandma's room and went to kitchen, when she was setting up the plates on the table, her grandma came from behind and hanged a necklace around her neck. It was heart shaped and had her grandma's fragrance.
"grandma, this is so beautiful, but today is your birthday why are you giving me this "Cora said.
"why has it to be any special day to gift my granddaughter"
"thankyou"
"it is not only the necklace that would be a gift to you"
"well, it looks like someone has something more to give" she was smiling
"Cora, listen what I am going to tell you now is very important and is related to this necklace…."
"Cora! Darling is the dinner ready?" aunt Jennifer came in just then. Also, all her cousins came in hugging and greeting grandma and their talk was completely forgotten. They had dinner and after that Cora headed towards her home. She could not get any chances to talk to her grandma. But she has many chances to talk to her, if not now than any other time.
Arthur
After hanging the call, Arthur knew that this was not a good time to sleep. So, he wore his hoodie and went out to take some air.
'Even the air here cant let me forget you Emily. I am so sorry, if I was not there you could have taken some more of these air in your breath. You could have some more days to live. I am really sorry. Please don't ever forgive me.'