Chapter 22

(10 months left) (October)

It would have been Steph's birthday today. October 10th. She would've been 20. If she was still here. Lissa woke up with a sigh that day when she saw the date.

She got dressed, after a quick shower, in a black skater skirt, and a black top, paired with her black knee-high boots. Jace usually showed up at around 12:00 everyday, so she left at 9:00. Hoping to make it back before he showed up. She got in her car, and drove all the way to flower shop, to buy a dozen marigolds.

Steph's favourite flowers.

Lissa drove to the cemetery and walked to her grave. She placed the flowers in front of Steph's tombstone alongside a picture she framed, not too long ago.

She sat there, and spoke with her, “I wish you were still here, Steph. I wish you didn't leave me.” her voice wavered, and she felt a lump forming in her throat. She tried swallowing it down, but it didn't work.