at me, she stood up and walked away, far away from where I was. "Mama" I called out to her. " No, don't go mama" I kept on screaming. She didn't listen, she didn't hearken to my cries. I felt my body shake, not in a way of excitement, but in a situation of fright. I heard my name

right back". Confused I watched her leave, buried in thoughts on how I could stop having these dreams. Because Mama feels withdrawn each time and maybe that's a sign. Still in thought, I heard the door open and found Aunt Trish holding a sage, she lightened it, placed it on the counter s

room. She called out and said "You don't need to wear that dress dearie, I got some from the marketplace this morning. I hope you love them." I listened to her retreating steps and wondered how she could be so nice to me. Yes, Aunt Trish was everyone's favorite in the neighborhood, but I hadn't expected to be taken under her wing of protection immediately after the death of my parents. I stepped out of the bathroom and found a light pink pair of shorts a

I found all the plates, glasses, cutleries, and meal set. All I had to do was sit and wait for her arrival. True to her words, she walked into the room and sat at the same spot she did the night before- at the edge of the table. " You should have started your meal hallow, why wait," she said. I looked up at her and responded " I had no issue waiting Aunty, it is something I have gotten

nd being held down. All I wanted was to feel vindicated. "Yes, yes you are ready to go Hallow," I said to myself. "You in there hallow? " I heard Aunt Trish's voice call out, snapping me out of my journey with destinations unknown. " yes Aunt" I responded. " I will be right out" I reassured. I made my way out of the room and went straight to the sitting area. I knew for sure that Aunt Trish's favorite place aside from her stall was in front of a good series. I walked in and announced, " I'm all ready Aunty ". She snap