Avni gave her dress one last glance in the mirror to make sure she looked good. After giving herself a quick brush, she grabbed her bag and left the room.
On her way out, the sound of someone sneezing caught her attention. She entered the corridor leading to the room of her daughters. The sneeze was coming from Sonya's room, and it was not just one person who was doing it. Without knocking, she pulled open the door and went inside.
Sonya and Brenda were seated on the floor, each holding a cup of tea. They were dressed in long sweaters and pants, with black socks covering their feet and gloves on their hands.
When their mother appeared at the door, the two of them were startled. Avni's face was grim as she watched them sneeze like goats.
Brenda rubbed her sour nose and pointed at Sonya, saying, "Mom, this is all Sonya's fault. I got a cold because she chose to stay in the rain to soothe her troubled mind."
