Mourning

"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live."

-Norman Cousins

Jace decided to park the car on the nearest curb and buy a few things from the store. He made an excuse so I could be alone. 

I don't know what the voice clip contained, but I appreciated the privacy he gave.

I held Mimi's phone dearly and haven't really made up my mind about it. But then, delaying the inevitable would only make me suffer longer. 

Finally, having the courage to listen, I hit play. 

The first thing I heard was some rustling. It sounded like she hurriedly hid before leaving me a message. 

My chest tightened, imagining the scene so vividly, her fear reflecting on me, but instead of feeling scared, I was angry.

"Lady Amiel," Mimi's voice quivered, and tears sprang in my eyes again. "I'm scared. I'm so scared. But mom said it would be fine. I know it won't. If you find this, please…."