Ruth tidied her room to her liking after Florence left. It was a tiring and eventful day, to say the least. When she was done with everything she had planned, it was already evening. She watched the flocks of birds returning to their abode while chirping. The sun slowly started bidding goodbye to the bright sky, which looked mesmerising with shades of orange, pink and light blue.
Ruth could hear mothers calling their children to stop playing around and return to their homes. She reminisced about her childhood. She was a happy little girl at that time she didn't need to worry about anything as her mother was there for her. But it all changed after some years when her mother started falling ill frequently.
Before her mind ventured more into that dimly lit lane of past, Ruth decided to go to Mr Cooper's tailor shop and meet Thea, her friend. Every day was important for Ruth. She knew with her current state, she would not be able to pay the rent to the landlord.
